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Seaside Heights

New Jersey · 2,887 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 $33,380. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $345,400. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 136%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,887
−8%since 2000
from 3,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,679 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 5,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+9%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Seaside Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,380
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,865
+6%since 2000
from $18,665 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$345,400
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
77.0% rent
Vacancy rate
52.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
63.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.3
+132%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,629)
Black3.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(306)
Asian0.6%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(1,003)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,062)
Black6.3%(181)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(516)
Asian1.5%(44)
Other4.1%(120)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,679)
Diversity Score
58
+83%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
28.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
45.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

Seaside Heights, New Jersey has about 2,887 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seaside Heights, New Jersey earns about $33,380 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 $345,400, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

About 12.2% 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 33.3% 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 521 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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