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.

Lavallette, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,865

Median Agei

61.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.5%1,781

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%52

Two or More

1.1%20

Asian

0.6%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%12

High School Diploma

18.2%281

Some College (<1 yr)

6%92

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%176

Associate's Degree

4.5%69

Bachelor's Degree

35.5%549

Master's Degree

17.5%271

Professional Degree

3.7%57

Doctorate

1.8%28

HS or Higher

99.3%

BA or Higher

58.5%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,089,000

Median Renti

$2,793

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.3%708

Renter-Occupied

21.7%196

Total Units

2,930

Homeownership

78.3%

Vacancy Rate

69.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%9

$50K–$100K

0.6%4

$100K–$150K

0.6%4

$200K–$300K

2.1%15

$300K–$500K

1.8%13

$500K–$1M

34%241

$1M+

59.6%422

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

109

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%33

2010–2019

12.2%357

2000–2009

9.3%272

1990–1999

4.4%130

1980–1989

13.4%394

1970–1979

8.4%245

1960–1969

11%323

1950–1959

18%528

1940–1949

13.7%400

1939 or earlier

8.5%248

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

93.7%847

Electricity

5.8%52

Other

0.6%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$133,056

Mean Household Incomei

$187,813

Per Capita Incomei

$89,386

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

843

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%25

$10K–$15K

2.4%22

$15K–$20K

1%9

$20K–$25K

1.1%10

$25K–$30K

2.1%19

$30K–$35K

4.6%42

$35K–$40K

3%27

$40K–$45K

2.5%23

$45K–$50K

2.3%21

$50K–$60K

6.3%57

$60K–$75K

7.5%68

$75K–$100K

6.2%56

$100K–$125K

5.1%46

$125K–$150K

17.4%157

$150K–$200K

7.4%67

$200K+

28.2%255

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

583.1%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

804

Avg. Commutei

37.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

817

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.8%Insured

0.2%Uninsured