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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seaside Heights

New Jersey · 3,155 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Seaside Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,963. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $115,800. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,155
+33%since 1990
from 2,366 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,113 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 3,835 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+15%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Seaside Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,963
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,620 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,665
+56%since 1990
from $11,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $131,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$635
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $561 in 1990
US average: $602
28.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
71.8% rent
4.5
−26%since 1990
from 6.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,242)
Black3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(122)
Asian0.6%(14)
Diversity Score23.1%(546)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,629)
Black3.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(306)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,003)
32
+38%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
−4%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

Seaside Heights, New Jersey has about 3,155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

The typical household in Seaside Heights, New Jersey earns about $25,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaside Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $115,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Seaside Heights, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

About 24.1% of people in Seaside Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaside Heights, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaside Heights, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 789 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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