Manahawkin is a CDP located in Ocean County New Jersey. Manahawkin has a 2024 population of 2,179. Manahawkin is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually but its population has increased by 11.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,957 in 2020.
The average household income in Manahawkin is $108,190 with a poverty rate of 5.78%. The median age in Manahawkin is 52.8 years: 43 years for males, and 58.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Manahawkin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,965 | 89.44% |
| Other race | 130 | 5.92% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 27 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 972 | 2.26 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 431 | 1.24 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 340 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 119 | 3.12 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Male | 82 | 3.23 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 8.57% |
| Associates Degree | 155 | 8.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 279 | 15.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 239 | 13.13% |
| High School Graduate | 511 | 28.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 435 | 23.9% |
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 | 1,613 | 1,466 | 475 |
| Hispanic | 170 | 116 | 43 |
| Other Race | 78 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 23 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 60.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,308 | $0 | $42,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,172 | $250,001 | $92,955 |
| High School Graduate | $28,233 | $26,641 | $28,549 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,449 | $52,794 | $29,701 |
| Some College | $52,889 | $54,301 | $0 |
$40,449
Average Earnings
$52,794
Average Male
$29,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.28% of Manahawkin residents speak only English, while 9.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,900 | 99 | 5.21% |
| Multiple | 62 | 28 | 45.16% |
5.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.26%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Manahawkin is Multiple, with 45.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Manahawkin is White, with 5.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.45% |
| Some College | 7.46% |
| High School | 6.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.98% |
| Male Employed | 2.41% |
| Female Employed | 1.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,563 | $145,176 |
| Households | $82,870 | $108,190 |
| Married Families | $133,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,917 | $57,184 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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
78
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
60.58%
Born in Manahawkin
91.53%
Native Born
8.47%
Foreign Born
4.6%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
91.53% of Manahawkin residents were born in the United States, with 60.58% having been born in New Jersey. 4.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,179 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 2,188 | -9 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 2,197 | 100 | 4.77% |
| 2021 | 2,097 | 140 | 7.15% |
| 2020 | 1,957 | -137 | -6.54% |
| 2019 | 2,094 | -46 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 2,140 | -235 | -9.89% |
| 2017 | 2,375 | -40 | -1.66% |
| 2016 | 2,415 | -59 | -2.38% |
| 2015 | 2,474 | -134 | -5.14% |
| 2014 | 2,608 | 203 | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 2,405 | 547 | 29.44% |
| 2012 | 1,858 | 209 | 12.67% |
| 2011 | 1,649 | -654 | -28.4% |
| 2010 | 2,303 | 0 | 0% |