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West Belmar

New Jersey · 2,459 residents · 0.469 sq mi
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West Belmar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,329. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,459
−6%since 2000
from 2,606 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,243 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 5,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+17%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Belmar
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,329
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,367 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,612
+118%since 2000
from $22,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,783
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $870 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,443)
Black0.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(67)
Asian1.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(304)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,985)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(332)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other1.3%(31)
Diversity Score36.5%(896)
Diversity Score
36
+212%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Belmar, New Jersey?

West Belmar, New Jersey has about 2,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Belmar, New Jersey?

The typical household in West Belmar, New Jersey earns about $105,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Belmar, New Jersey expensive?

In West Belmar, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $388,500, and the typical rent is about $1,783 a month.

How educated are people in West Belmar, New Jersey?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Belmar, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Belmar, New Jersey?

About 1.2% of people in West Belmar, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Belmar, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West Belmar, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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