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.

Atlantic Highlands, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,410

Median Agei

47.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%3,909

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%257

Two or More

3.2%143

Asian

1%45

Black

0.6%28

Other

0.6%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%24

High School Diploma

20.7%696

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%139

Some College (1+ yr)

8.5%286

Associate's Degree

9.7%327

Bachelor's Degree

33.5%1,123

Master's Degree

12.4%416

Professional Degree

2.8%95

Doctorate

5.2%176

HS or Higher

97.8%

BA or Higher

53.9%

Graduate+

20.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$628,100

Median Renti

$1,979

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.7%1,457

Renter-Occupied

29.3%603

Total Units

2,165

Homeownership

70.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%11

$50K–$100K

0.5%7

$150K–$200K

0.5%8

$200K–$300K

9.5%139

$300K–$500K

17.6%257

$500K–$1M

57%830

$1M+

14.1%205

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

105

$2,000+

297

Year Built

2010–2019

5.7%123

2000–2009

7.7%167

1990–1999

5.7%124

1980–1989

9%194

1970–1979

5.9%127

1960–1969

15.1%327

1950–1959

20.6%445

1940–1949

3.8%82

1939 or earlier

26.6%576

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%1,636

Electricity

11.4%235

Fuel Oil

4.5%93

Other

1.9%40

No Fuel

1.5%30

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%15

Solar

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$126,080

Mean Household Incomei

$161,950

Per Capita Incomei

$76,516

Poverty Ratei

4.6%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

2,285

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%22

$10K–$15K

1.6%33

$15K–$20K

4.5%92

$20K–$25K

2.5%51

$25K–$30K

1.5%30

$30K–$35K

4.4%91

$35K–$40K

0.7%15

$40K–$45K

2%41

$45K–$50K

0.7%15

$50K–$60K

5.1%105

$60K–$75K

7.9%162

$75K–$100K

7.9%162

$100K–$125K

8.4%173

$125K–$150K

13.5%278

$150K–$200K

8.5%175

$200K+

29.9%615

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2676.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Philippines

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,196

Avg. Commutei

41.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,196

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

237(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured