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.

Island Heights, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,720

Median Agei

52.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%1,602

Hispanic/Latino

3.3%56

Black

2.1%36

Two or More

1.5%26

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%48

High School Diploma

21.5%284

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%52

Some College (1+ yr)

5.1%68

Associate's Degree

13.6%180

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%400

Master's Degree

14.6%193

Professional Degree

3.2%42

Doctorate

2.1%28

HS or Higher

98%

BA or Higher

50.2%

Graduate+

19.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$546,800

Median Renti

$1,750

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

94%731

Renter-Occupied

6%47

Total Units

853

Homeownership

94%

Vacancy Rate

8.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%4

$50K–$100K

1%7

$200K–$300K

4.5%33

$300K–$500K

37.5%274

$500K–$1M

49.1%359

$1M+

7.4%54

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%5

2010–2019

1.4%12

2000–2009

8.1%69

1990–1999

8.1%69

1980–1989

14.7%125

1970–1979

9.8%84

1960–1969

3.2%27

1950–1959

11.5%98

1940–1949

4%34

1939 or earlier

38.7%330

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

92.8%722

Electricity

5.1%40

Fuel Oil

2.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$109,231

Mean Household Incomei

$154,626

Per Capita Incomei

$69,107

Poverty Ratei

1.5%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

873

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%12

$10K–$15K

0.3%2

$15K–$20K

0.4%3

$20K–$25K

1.5%12

$25K–$30K

0.9%7

$30K–$35K

1.2%9

$35K–$40K

2.8%22

$40K–$45K

1.8%14

$45K–$50K

8.1%63

$50K–$60K

3.7%29

$60K–$75K

8.5%66

$75K–$100K

16.7%130

$100K–$125K

8.1%63

$125K–$150K

14.7%114

$150K–$200K

9.5%74

$200K+

20.3%158

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 Vouchers1 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

422.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

830

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

850

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98%Insured

2%Uninsured