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.

Bradley Beach, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,158

Median Agei

48.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.8%3,359

Hispanic/Latino

11.7%486

Asian

4.2%176

Other

1.6%65

Black

0.9%39

Two or More

0.8%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.4%53

High School Diploma

11.4%416

Some College (<1 yr)

3.2%118

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%386

Associate's Degree

3.9%142

Bachelor's Degree

34.5%1,264

Master's Degree

19.8%724

Professional Degree

5.7%210

Doctorate

4.8%174

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

64.8%

Graduate+

30.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$932,800

Median Renti

$1,790

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.5%1,083

Renter-Occupied

51.5%1,150

Total Units

3,202

Homeownership

48.5%

Vacancy Rate

30.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%11

$300K–$500K

6.5%70

$500K–$1M

49.1%532

$1M+

43.4%470

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

137

$1,500–$2,000

573

$2,000+

327

Year Built

2020 or later

1%31

2010–2019

5.7%182

2000–2009

10.3%331

1990–1999

6.4%204

1980–1989

7.1%226

1970–1979

12.6%403

1960–1969

8.4%268

1950–1959

3.9%125

1940–1949

9.8%314

1939 or earlier

34.9%1,118

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%1,607

Electricity

24%535

Fuel Oil

2.5%55

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$97,005

Mean Household Incomei

$125,896

Per Capita Incomei

$68,511

Poverty Ratei

5.8%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

2,698

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%89

$10K–$15K

1.5%34

$15K–$20K

2.1%48

$20K–$25K

1.4%31

$25K–$30K

4.8%108

$30K–$35K

2.8%62

$35K–$40K

2.6%58

$40K–$45K

1.1%24

$45K–$50K

4%89

$50K–$60K

4.7%106

$60K–$75K

9.9%220

$75K–$100K

11.5%257

$100K–$125K

8.6%191

$125K–$150K

7.7%172

$150K–$200K

18.1%405

$200K+

15.2%339

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

$898/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes87% occupied$898/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $97,005/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

67%

Very low income$29K–$49K/yr

13%

Low income$49K–$78K/yr

13%

Moderate / aboveOver $78K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% 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

47411.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

154

Mexico

149

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,626

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,626

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

459(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured