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.

Belmar, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,869

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%4,844

Hispanic/Latino

14.3%842

Other

1.2%68

Asian

1%56

Black

0.7%39

Two or More

0.3%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%47

High School Diploma

10.3%501

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%359

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%564

Associate's Degree

8.3%406

Bachelor's Degree

40.3%1,959

Master's Degree

9.8%479

Professional Degree

2.8%136

Doctorate

0.7%33

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

53.6%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$861,800

Median Renti

$1,744

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.8%1,682

Renter-Occupied

43.2%1,277

Total Units

3,899

Homeownership

56.8%

Vacancy Rate

24.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%34

$50K–$100K

1.4%24

$100K–$150K

0.7%11

$150K–$200K

1.1%18

$200K–$300K

1.5%26

$300K–$500K

16%269

$500K–$1M

46.3%779

$1M+

31%521

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

241

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

418

$2,000+

381

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%19

2010–2019

9.3%361

2000–2009

5.9%230

1990–1999

5.5%214

1980–1989

4.1%158

1970–1979

9.8%382

1960–1969

10.1%395

1950–1959

15.9%619

1940–1949

7.5%294

1939 or earlier

31.5%1,227

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%2,191

Electricity

21.8%646

Fuel Oil

2.5%73

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%49

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,573

Mean Household Incomei

$151,105

Per Capita Incomei

$78,127

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

3,687

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%91

$10K–$15K

0.6%19

$15K–$20K

0.7%21

$20K–$25K

3.5%103

$30K–$35K

3.9%114

$35K–$40K

2.4%72

$40K–$45K

8.7%258

$45K–$50K

2.7%80

$50K–$60K

7.5%222

$60K–$75K

10%295

$75K–$100K

12.6%372

$100K–$125K

5.9%175

$125K–$150K

5.5%163

$150K–$200K

9.5%281

$200K+

23.4%693

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$460/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing49 homes96% occupied$460/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,573/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

86%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

12%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93% 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

58810%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

210

India

Germany

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,232

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,444

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

262(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured