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.

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,855

Median Agei

48.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83%4,030

Hispanic/Latino

12.8%622

Two or More

1.7%82

Asian

1.5%73

Black

0.8%41

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%37

High School Diploma

13.3%474

Some College (<1 yr)

5%180

Some College (1+ yr)

7%251

Associate's Degree

6.4%227

Bachelor's Degree

41.7%1,488

Master's Degree

12.5%444

Professional Degree

3.1%110

Doctorate

2.3%83

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

59.6%

Graduate+

17.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$850,300

Median Renti

$1,820

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.8%1,487

Renter-Occupied

24.2%474

Total Units

2,822

Homeownership

75.8%

Vacancy Rate

30.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%5

$50K–$100K

2.9%43

$100K–$150K

0.4%6

$150K–$200K

0.4%6

$200K–$300K

0.4%6

$300K–$500K

14.3%213

$500K–$1M

47.3%704

$1M+

33.9%504

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

212

$2,000+

145

Year Built

2010–2019

10.1%286

2000–2009

8.4%236

1990–1999

4.2%119

1980–1989

11.5%324

1970–1979

6.6%186

1960–1969

13.5%381

1950–1959

23.5%662

1940–1949

6.9%194

1939 or earlier

15.4%434

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.8%1,781

Electricity

6.1%120

Fuel Oil

1.5%30

No Fuel

1.5%30

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$141,716

Mean Household Incomei

$170,682

Per Capita Incomei

$69,411

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

2,862

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%37

$10K–$15K

2%40

$15K–$20K

1.5%29

$20K–$25K

0.3%5

$25K–$30K

1.4%28

$30K–$35K

3%59

$35K–$40K

1.3%26

$40K–$45K

3%58

$45K–$50K

1.6%31

$50K–$60K

1.2%23

$60K–$75K

9.2%180

$75K–$100K

12.7%249

$100K–$125K

4.5%89

$125K–$150K

8.3%163

$150K–$200K

22.7%446

$200K+

25.4%498

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 Vouchers5 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

63013%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

328

Germany

United Kingdom

China

India

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,672

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,655

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured