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Seaside Heights

New Jersey · 2,440 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 715 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,700. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,440
−23%since 2000
from 3,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,955 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 5,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+21%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Seaside Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,617
+69%since 2000
from $18,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
28.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
71.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(1,573)
Black5.6%(136)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(566)
Asian1.5%(36)
Other3.9%(95)
Diversity Score64%(1,562)
Diversity Score
64
+101%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

Seaside Heights, New Jersey has about 2,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Seaside Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $286,700, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Seaside Heights, New Jersey?

About 20.2% 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 29.5% 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 74 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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