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.

Manasquan, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,922

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.3%5,404

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%257

Two or More

3.5%208

Asian

0.8%46

Other

0.1%5

Black

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%47

High School Diploma

11.9%510

Some College (<1 yr)

3%127

Some College (1+ yr)

5.5%238

Associate's Degree

6.2%266

Bachelor's Degree

46.1%1,981

Master's Degree

18%775

Professional Degree

6.4%275

Doctorate

0.7%32

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

71.2%

Graduate+

25.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$988,100

Median Renti

$2,030

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.9%2,136

Renter-Occupied

16.1%409

Total Units

3,354

Homeownership

83.9%

Vacancy Rate

24.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%17

$50K–$100K

0.3%7

$100K–$150K

1.8%39

$200K–$300K

0.7%15

$300K–$500K

2.4%51

$500K–$1M

45.5%972

$1M+

48.5%1,035

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

125

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%31

2010–2019

10.6%357

2000–2009

7.9%265

1990–1999

3.9%132

1980–1989

6%201

1970–1979

6%200

1960–1969

12.1%406

1950–1959

11.4%382

1940–1949

15.2%509

1939 or earlier

26%871

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.5%2,328

Electricity

7.3%187

Fuel Oil

1.2%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$142,944

Mean Household Incomei

$209,782

Per Capita Incomei

$90,603

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

3,154

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%45

$15K–$20K

1.8%46

$20K–$25K

5%126

$25K–$30K

1.2%31

$30K–$35K

1%26

$35K–$40K

0.9%24

$40K–$45K

2.2%56

$45K–$50K

3%77

$50K–$60K

10.1%258

$60K–$75K

2.9%75

$75K–$100K

6.7%171

$100K–$125K

9.2%234

$125K–$150K

5.9%149

$150K–$200K

12.7%322

$200K+

35.6%905

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 Vouchers2 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

2454.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,963

Avg. Commutei

34.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,068

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured