Barnegat Light, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
473
Population
570/sq mi density
$104,583
Median Income
$73,070 per capita
$1,105,600
Home Value
$1,729,869 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$104,583 median income, 18.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,105,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
473
Census 2023
Population Density
570
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.9 km²)
Median Age
60.9 yrs
57% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 16.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.3%
Black
0%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
16.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.6%
Spanish
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.3%
Veterans
7.0%
17% above US avg (6%)
Disability
9.7%
25% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.0%
100% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 473 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 570 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 60.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.2% |
| Female | 51.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
Language
| English Only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.3% |
| Veterans | 7.0% |
| Disability | 9.7% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 0.0% |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |