West Belmar, New Jersey Population 2024

2,002

West Belmar is a city located in Monmouth County New Jersey. West Belmar has a 2024 population of 2,002. West Belmar is currently declining at a rate of -6.45% annually and its population has decreased by -21.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,556 in 2020.

The average household income in West Belmar is $131,140 with a poverty rate of 0.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Belmar is 50 years, 49.2 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.

West Belmar Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Belmar was:

  • White: 97.41%
  • Other race: 1.97%
  • Two or more races: 0.61%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,268.40/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-21.67% (-554)
The current population of West Belmar, New Jersey is 2,002 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 2,556.

West Belmar, New Jersey Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,22097.41%
Other race451.97%
Two or more races140.61%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Belmar Population by Race

West Belmar Population Pyramid 2024

West Belmar Median Age

50

Total

49.2

Male

50.8

Female

West Belmar Adults

There are 1,945 adults, (708 of whom are seniors) in West Belmar.

West Belmar Age Dependency

84.2

Age Dependency Ratio

57.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

27

Child Dependency Ratio

West Belmar Sex Ratio

Female1,22153.58%
Male1,05846.42%

West Belmar Population by Age

West Belmar Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All9982.2890.59.5
Married6702.7496.93.1
Non Family2631.1571.928.1
Female592.11000
Male62.831000

2.69

Average Family Size

2.28

Average Household Size

90.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Belmar Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Belmar Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Belmar Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.

West Belmar Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$68,830

Average Earnings

$78,224

Average Male

$66,587

Average Female

West Belmar Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Belmar Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Belmar Language

99.17% of West Belmar residents speak only English, while 0.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.

West Belmar Language

West Belmar Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,17940.18%

0.18%

Overall Poverty Rate

0%

Male Poverty Rate

0.33%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Belmar

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Belmar is White, with 0.18% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Belmar is White, with 0.18% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.6%.

West Belmar Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Bachelors or Greater0.49%
Less Than 9th Grade0%
High School0%
Some College0%

West Belmar Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West Belmar Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Belmar Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Belmar Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

66.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

71.3%

Male Marriage Rate

62.0%

Female Marriage Rate

West Belmar Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Belmar Marriage

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.

West Belmar Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Belmar Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

216

Number of Veterans

216

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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West Belmar Veterans by War

count

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West Belmar Veterans by Age

count

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West Belmar Veterans by Race

West Belmar Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Belmar Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

66.5%

Labor Force Participation

63.9%

Employment Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

West Belmar Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Belmar Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Belmar Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

80.17%

Born in West Belmar

99.21%

Native Born

0.79%

Foreign Born

0.26%

Non Citizen

0.53%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

99.21% of West Belmar residents were born in the United States, with 80.17% having been born in New Jersey. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.

West Belmar Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20242,002-138-6.45%
20232,140-139-6.1%
20222,279-179-7.28%
20212,458-98-3.83%
20202,5562319.94%
20192,325-54-2.27%
20182,379-26-1.08%
20172,405-56-2.28%
20162,461371.53%
20152,424-93-3.69%
20142,5171104.57%
20132,407-172-6.67%
20122,579-46-1.75%
20112,6251325.29%
20102,49300%

West Belmar Population by Year