Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ventnor City, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,265

Median Agei

57.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.4%6,524

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%1,319

Asian

6.1%562

Black

5.2%483

Two or More

3.7%340

Other

0.4%37

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%191

High School Diploma

27.3%2,065

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%499

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%876

Associate's Degree

7%531

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%1,831

Master's Degree

11.7%883

Professional Degree

3.8%284

Doctorate

1.2%89

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

40.9%

Graduate+

16.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$363,000

Median Renti

$1,417

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%3,019

Renter-Occupied

37.7%1,827

Total Units

8,288

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

41.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%59

$50K–$100K

1.7%50

$100K–$150K

4.9%147

$150K–$200K

5.4%163

$200K–$300K

24.7%746

$300K–$500K

26.8%808

$500K–$1M

24.5%740

$1M+

10.1%306

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

219

$1,250–$1,500

429

$1,500–$2,000

282

$2,000+

359

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%121

2010–2019

4.2%350

2000–2009

2.9%238

1990–1999

3.6%302

1980–1989

7.6%629

1970–1979

13.9%1,155

1960–1969

19.4%1,607

1950–1959

10.1%835

1940–1949

6.4%531

1939 or earlier

30.4%2,520

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.1%3,397

Electricity

22.5%1,088

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%177

No Fuel

1.4%66

Fuel Oil

1.3%62

Solar

0.9%42

Other

0.3%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,671

Mean Household Incomei

$111,139

Per Capita Incomei

$57,201

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

9.5%

Labor Forcei

4,436

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%159

$10K–$15K

7%340

$15K–$20K

2.2%105

$20K–$25K

3.8%182

$25K–$30K

4.6%223

$30K–$35K

4.1%200

$35K–$40K

6.5%314

$40K–$45K

1.8%87

$45K–$50K

4.4%215

$50K–$60K

3.7%177

$60K–$75K

10.6%513

$75K–$100K

13.1%636

$100K–$125K

12.6%610

$125K–$150K

3.5%169

$150K–$200K

5.2%254

$200K+

13.7%662

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

179

Residentsi

219

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes91% occupied$522/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8149 homes99% occupied$477/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,671/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

57.4%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

35.3%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

7.3%

Who Receives This Housing

67.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,69318.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

188

United Kingdom

Poland

China

India

Mexico

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,892

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,016

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

692(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured