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Sea Isle City

New Jersey · 2,114 residents · 2.204 sq mi
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Sea Isle City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,715. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 721 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $652,000. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,114
−25%since 2000
from 2,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
959 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.1
+13%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sea Isle City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,715
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,174
+64%since 2000
from $28,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing14%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
82.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.9
+112%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,044)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(51)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score8.2%(173)
Diversity Score
8
+101%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% 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
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Sea Isle City, New Jersey has about 2,114 residents according to the 2010 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 $54,715 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 $652,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

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

About 30.6% 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 7.4% 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 586 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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