Little Egg Harbor township is located in Ocean County New Jersey. Little Egg Harbor township has a 2024 population of 21,629. Little Egg Harbor township is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 3.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,818 in 2020.
The average household income in Little Egg Harbor township is $116,510 with a poverty rate of 8.94%. The median age in Little Egg Harbor township is 51.1 years: 48.9 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little Egg Harbor township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,662 | 88.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,051 | 4.98% |
| Black or African American | 554 | 2.63% |
| Other race | 529 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,844 | 2.35 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 4,950 | 2.82 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 2,739 | 1.29 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 870 | 2.9 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 285 | 2.73 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 748 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,378 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,029 | 18.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,375 | 8.53% |
| High School Graduate | 5,992 | 37.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 3,381 | 20.97% |
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 | 14,594 | 13,841 | 4,085 |
| Hispanic | 686 | 571 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 416 | 153 |
| Other Race | 360 | 278 | 20 |
| Black | 339 | 259 | 0 |
| Asian | 179 | 179 | 146 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,333 | $87,857 | $73,548 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,848 | $103,239 | $62,849 |
| High School Graduate | $44,867 | $60,669 | $29,646 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,315 | $0 | $30,668 |
| Overall | $54,077 | $66,082 | $39,864 |
| Some College | $50,968 | $65,048 | $41,797 |
$54,077
Average Earnings
$66,082
Average Male
$39,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.37% of Little Egg Harbor township residents speak only English, while 5.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,961 | 1,358 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,180 | 250 | 21.19% |
| Black | 521 | 216 | 41.46% |
| Other | 525 | 111 | 21.14% |
| Multiple | 1,051 | 55 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 282 | 6 | 2.13% |
8.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.08%
Male Poverty Rate
11.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little Egg Harbor township is Black, with 41.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little Egg Harbor township is Asian, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| High School | 11.98% |
| Some College | 5.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.37% |
| Male Employed | 4.3% |
| Female Employed | 4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,960 | $124,682 |
| Households | $89,441 | $116,510 |
| Married Families | $116,493 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,596 | $93,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,340
Number of Veterans
1,255
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 470 |
| Vietnam | 421 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Korea | 110 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 475 |
| 35 to 54 | 393 |
| 65 to 74 | 208 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,168 | 7.31% |
| Black | 165 | 48.67% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
67.51%
Born in Little Egg Harbor township
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
2.51%
Naturalized
96.45% of Little Egg Harbor township residents were born in the United States, with 67.51% having been born in New Jersey. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,359 | 146 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 22,213 | 146 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 22,067 | 146 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 21,921 | 146 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 21,775 | 146 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 21,629 | 146 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 21,483 | 146 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 21,337 | 185 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 21,152 | 334 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 20,818 | -904 | -4.16% |
| 2019 | 21,722 | 353 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 21,369 | 303 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 21,066 | 198 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 20,868 | 299 | 1.45% |
| 2015 | 20,569 | 252 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 20,317 | 22 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 20,295 | 38 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 20,257 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 20,246 | 131 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 20,115 | 0 | 0% |