CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sea Bright

New Jersey · 1,412 residents · 0.72 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Sea Bright is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,236. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 406 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $670,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 172%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,412
−22%since 2000
from 1,818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,961 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+16%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sea Bright
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,236
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,535
+83%since 2000
from $45,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,700
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,169
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.0
+205%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sea Bright on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,279)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(78)
Asian2.3%(32)
Other1.7%(24)
Diversity Score23.7%(335)
Diversity Score
24
+18%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 33.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sea Bright

Manasota Key
Pop 1,711
Rehoboth Beach
Pop 1,309
St. Georges
Pop 1,530
Lake Mary Jane
Pop 1,792
Places similar to Sea Bright
Head to head

Compare Sea Bright to nearby cities

SEA BRIGHT VS
Long Branch
Income$79,653+7%
Home value$574,000−14%
Population33,321+2182%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEA BRIGHT VS
Red Bank
Income$97,477+31%
Home value$504,900−25%
Population12,896+783%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEA BRIGHT VS
West Long Branch
Income$114,271+54%
Home value$684,300+2%
Population8,625+491%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SEA BRIGHT VS
Eatontown
Income$90,463+22%
Home value$492,400−27%
Population13,607+832%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

Sea Bright, New Jersey has about 1,412 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sea Bright, New Jersey earns about $74,236 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 $670,700, and the typical rent is about $1,169 a month.

How educated are people in Sea Bright, New Jersey?

About 59.7% 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 4.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sea Bright with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →