Belmar borough is located in Monmouth County New Jersey. Belmar borough has a 2024 population of 5,788. Belmar borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,889 in 2020.
The average household income in Belmar borough is $141,571 with a poverty rate of 7.4%. The median age in Belmar borough is 45.3 years: 40.8 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belmar borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,039 | 85.74% |
| Black or African American | 371 | 6.31% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 4.29% |
| Other race | 164 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,699 | 2.17 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 1,439 | 1.28 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Married | 848 | 3.17 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 218 | 2.59 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 194 | 3.97 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
50.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 214 | 4.58% |
| Associates Degree | 371 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,664 | 35.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 672 | 14.4% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 16.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 841 | 18.02% |
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 | 3,847 | 3,714 | 2,052 |
| Hispanic | 585 | 421 | 191 |
| Black | 238 | 179 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 223 | 154 | 29 |
| Other Race | 108 | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 32 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,202 | $94,263 | $68,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,647 | $0 | $91,827 |
| High School Graduate | $35,809 | $54,063 | $14,067 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,519 | $21,135 | $13,621 |
| Overall | $59,966 | $65,606 | $59,667 |
| Some College | $41,923 | $42,140 | $39,219 |
$59,966
Average Earnings
$65,606
Average Male
$59,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.23% of Belmar borough residents speak only English, while 16.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,686 | 322 | 6.87% |
| Hispanic | 877 | 101 | 11.52% |
| Other | 164 | 44 | 26.83% |
| Black | 370 | 35 | 9.46% |
7.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.82%
Male Poverty Rate
8.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belmar borough is Other, with 26.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belmar borough is White, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.44% |
| High School | 5.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.3% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.87% |
| Female Employed | 4.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $141,293 | $192,373 |
| Households | $89,736 | $141,571 |
| Married Families | $182,941 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,412 | $91,981 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
308
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 101 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 6.03% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 9.92% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 2.65% |
| Black | 15 | 6.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
68.35%
Born in Belmar borough
90.69%
Native Born
9.31%
Foreign Born
5.05%
Non Citizen
4.25%
Naturalized
90.69% of Belmar borough residents were born in the United States, with 68.35% having been born in New Jersey. 5.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,648 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 5,676 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 5,704 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 5,732 | -28 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 5,760 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 5,788 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 5,816 | -28 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 5,844 | -46 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 5,890 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,889 | 321 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 5,568 | -31 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,599 | -61 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 5,660 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 5,680 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,682 | -17 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,699 | -38 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 5,737 | -24 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 5,761 | -20 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 5,781 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,806 | 0 | 0% |