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Sea Bright

New Jersey · 1,460 residents (2025 est.) · 0.72 sq mi
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Sea Bright is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,241. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $821,100. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,718
−6%since 2000
from 1,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,386 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.2
+37%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,460 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sea Bright
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,241
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$115,190
+156%since 2000
from $45,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
−17%since 2010
from 0.571 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$821,100
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,481
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+93%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,651)
Black1.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(82)
Asian2.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,632)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(46)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score12.1%(207)
Diversity Score
12
−40%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

Sea Bright, New Jersey has about 1,718 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

The typical household in Sea Bright, New Jersey earns about $143,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Bright, New Jersey expensive?

In Sea Bright, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $821,100, and the typical rent is about $2,481 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Bright, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Sea Bright, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sea Bright, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sea Bright, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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