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.

Seaside Heights, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,478

Median Agei

49.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.6%1,873

Hispanic/Latino

20%495

Other

2.4%59

Asian

1.5%38

Two or More

0.5%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%11

High School Diploma

29.7%554

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%103

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%153

Associate's Degree

6.8%127

Bachelor's Degree

22.2%415

Master's Degree

7.3%136

Professional Degree

1.3%24

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

81.8%

BA or Higher

31%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$408,200

Median Renti

$1,480

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.9%529

Renter-Occupied

60.1%796

Total Units

3,136

Homeownership

39.9%

Vacancy Rate

57.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%15

$100K–$150K

1.9%10

$150K–$200K

7.6%40

$200K–$300K

4.9%26

$300K–$500K

48.8%258

$500K–$1M

29.9%158

$1M+

4.2%22

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

152

$1,250–$1,500

221

$1,500–$2,000

258

$2,000+

108

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%23

2010–2019

9.7%305

2000–2009

5.5%172

1990–1999

1.7%54

1980–1989

9.9%312

1970–1979

11.1%348

1960–1969

5%157

1950–1959

12.1%379

1940–1949

27.6%864

1939 or earlier

16.6%522

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.9%913

Electricity

18.9%251

Fuel Oil

8.2%108

Bottled/LP Gas

4%53

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,589

Mean Household Incomei

$71,137

Per Capita Incomei

$38,444

Poverty Ratei

34.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,081

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

24.2%320

$10K–$15K

3.2%42

$15K–$20K

2.3%30

$20K–$25K

7.1%94

$25K–$30K

3.4%45

$30K–$35K

3.1%41

$35K–$40K

2.9%39

$40K–$45K

1.3%17

$45K–$50K

3.6%48

$50K–$60K

3.3%44

$60K–$75K

8.2%109

$75K–$100K

16.2%215

$100K–$125K

1.4%18

$125K–$150K

9%119

$150K–$200K

3.6%48

$200K+

7.2%96

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

$409/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes96% occupied$409/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,589/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

95%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23% of subsidized households are minority

59% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43% 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

25510.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

987

Avg. Commutei

30.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

995

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

79(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.3%Insured

7.7%Uninsured