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Sea Isle City

New Jersey · 2,114 residents (2025 est.) · 2.204 sq mi
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Sea Isle City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,359. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 835 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,087,300. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% 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
2,000
−29%since 2000
from 2,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
907 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.1
+29%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sea Isle City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,359
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,974
+209%since 2000
from $28,754 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−7%since 2010
from 0.535 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,087,300
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
83.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
+78%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,750)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,929)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score8.6%(173)
Diversity Score
9
+113%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sea Isle City, New Jersey?

Sea Isle City, New Jersey has about 2,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sea Isle City, New Jersey earns about $108,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sea Isle City, New Jersey expensive?

In Sea Isle City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,087,300.

How educated are people in Sea Isle City, New Jersey?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sea Isle City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sea Isle City, New Jersey?

About 5.4% of people in Sea Isle City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sea Isle City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sea Isle City, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 700 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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