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Sea Girt

New Jersey · 1,866 residents · 1.06 sq mi
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Sea Girt is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,602. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,570,300. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 93% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,866
−13%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,760 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+11%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sea Girt
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$164,602
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,407
+70%since 2000
from $63,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,570,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+48%since 2000
from 6.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,107)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,771)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3%(56)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(169)
Diversity Score
9
+132%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 33.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Girt, New Jersey?

Sea Girt, New Jersey has about 1,866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sea Girt, New Jersey earns about $164,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Girt, New Jersey expensive?

In Sea Girt, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,570,300.

How educated are people in Sea Girt, New Jersey?

About 74.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Girt, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.7% of people in Sea Girt, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sea Girt, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sea Girt, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 198 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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