Barnegat Light borough is located in Ocean County New Jersey. Barnegat Light borough has a 2024 population of 651. Barnegat Light borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 644 in 2020.
The average household income in Barnegat Light borough is $163,412 with a poverty rate of 3.67%. The median age in Barnegat Light borough is 60.9 years: 62 years for males, and 60.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barnegat Light borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 80.34% |
| Asian | 78 | 16.49% |
| Other race | 11 | 2.33% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.85% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 205 | 2.26 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 133 | 2.56 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.16 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 9 | 5.56 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.78% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 40.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 31.77% |
| High School Graduate | 33 | 8.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 53 | 13.8% |
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 | 365 | 362 | 261 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $102,969 | $0 | $102,969 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $198,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $104,063 | $106,607 | $102,656 |
| Some College | $71,250 | $71,667 | $0 |
$104,063
Average Earnings
$106,607
Average Male
$102,656
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Barnegat Light borough residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 376 | 17 | 4.52% |
3.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.96%
Male Poverty Rate
1.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barnegat Light borough is White, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barnegat Light borough is White, with 4.52% 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 12.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.02% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $151,250 | $183,380 |
| Households | $104,583 | $163,412 |
| Married Families | $120,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $103,194 | $118,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.6%
Male Marriage Rate
79.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 6.52% |
| Other Race | 3 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33%
Labor Force Participation
25.4%
Employment Rate
18.8%
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
47.78%
Born in Barnegat Light borough
86.68%
Native Born
13.32%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
12.47%
Naturalized
86.68% of Barnegat Light borough residents were born in the United States, with 47.78% having been born in New Jersey. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 646 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 647 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 648 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 649 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 650 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 651 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 652 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 653 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 653 | 9 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 644 | 59 | 10.09% |
| 2019 | 585 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 584 | 2 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 582 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 578 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 583 | 3 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 580 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 578 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 579 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 580 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 584 | 0 | 0% |