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Sea Isle City

New Jersey · 2,104 residents · 2.204 sq mi
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Sea Isle City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 731 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $732,800. With a median age of 63.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,104
−26%since 2000
from 2,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
955 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.7
+24%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sea Isle City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,762
+104%since 2000
from $28,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$732,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $717 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
9.5
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,998)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(57)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0.2%(5)
Diversity Score9.1%(192)
Diversity Score
9
+124%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Sea Isle City, New Jersey has about 2,104 residents according to the 2020 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 $76,875 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 $732,800, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

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

About 44.7% 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 6.5% 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 596 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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