Barnegat is a CDP located in Ocean County New Jersey. Barnegat has a 2024 population of 3,362. Barnegat is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually but its population has decreased by -7.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnegat is $120,431 with a poverty rate of 4.08%. The median age in Barnegat is 41.1 years: 41.1 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnegat was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,058 | 93.12% |
| Two or more races | 80 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,204 | 2.73 | 85 | 15 |
| Married | 905 | 2.9 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Non Family | 163 | 1.15 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 95 | 3.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 41 | 3.88 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
85.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 5.08% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 7.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 773 | 33.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 230 | 9.91% |
| High School Graduate | 618 | 26.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 375 | 16.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,035 | 1,897 | 837 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 130 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 57 | 29 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,295 | $75,484 | $55,181 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,400 | $0 | $54,281 |
| High School Graduate | $30,526 | $32,813 | $14,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,374 | $65,671 | $46,278 |
| Some College | $53,654 | $104,360 | $0 |
$51,374
Average Earnings
$65,671
Average Male
$46,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.27% of Barnegat residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,781 | 134 | 4.82% |
4.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.11%
Male Poverty Rate
6.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnegat is White, with 4.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnegat is White, with 4.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.48% |
| High School | 6.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.66% |
| Female Employed | 7.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,144 | $124,323 |
| Households | $98,621 | $120,431 |
| Married Families | $102,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $87,063 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.3%
Male Marriage Rate
73.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
162
Number of Veterans
162
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 105 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 6.96% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 18.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.27%
Born in Barnegat
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
96.65% of Barnegat residents were born in the United States, with 81.27% having been born in New Jersey. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,362 | 39 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 3,323 | 39 | 1.19% |
| 2022 | 3,284 | -386 | -10.52% |
| 2021 | 3,670 | 40 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,630 | 642 | 21.49% |
| 2019 | 2,988 | 331 | 12.46% |
| 2018 | 2,657 | -71 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 2,728 | -448 | -14.11% |
| 2016 | 3,176 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 3,180 | -322 | -9.19% |
| 2014 | 3,502 | 238 | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 3,264 | -25 | -0.76% |
| 2012 | 3,289 | 285 | 9.49% |
| 2011 | 3,004 | 187 | 6.64% |
| 2010 | 2,817 | 0 | 0% |