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Island Heights

County:
Ocean County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.609
State:
New Jersey

Island Heights is a borough located in Ocean County, New Jersey. Island Heights has a 2026 population of 1,748. Island Heights is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,649 in 2020.

The median household income in Island Heights is $109,231 with a poverty rate of 1.45%. The median age in Island Heights is 52.6 years: 52.7 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

1.7K
Total Population
2,871
Density (mi²)
17 0.98%
Growth

Island Heights Population

Island Heights Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,748170.98%
20251,731160.93%
20241,715231.36%
20231,69290.53%
20221,683130.78%
20211,670211.27%
20201,64920.12%
20191,67760.36%
20181,671150.91%
20171,656150.91%
20161,64150.31%
20151,636-6-0.37%
20141,642130.8%
20131,62900%
20121,629-6-0.37%
20111,635-38-2.27%
20101,639-2-0.12%

Median Age

Overall: 52.6 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 52.7 years

Island Heights Adults

There are 1,439 adults, (519 of whom are seniors) in Island Heights.

Sex Ratio

Female: 912 (53%)
Male: 808 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Island Heights includes 93.78% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,61393.78%
Two or more races653.78%
Black or African American362.09%
Other race60.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races392.27%
White110.64%
Other race60.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60293.14%
Black or African American362.09%
Two or more races261.51%

Island Heights Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Island Heights ' average per capita income is $72,500. Household income levels show a median of $109,231. The poverty rate stands at 1.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$146,776-
Families$141,250$190,162
Households$109,231$154,626
Non Families$71,311$77,839

$72,500

Average Income

$109,231

Median Household Income

1.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)