Economy & Jobs — Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $125,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$119,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $73,070 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 20.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 135 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.1% |
| Retail | 17.1% |
| Construction | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 475 |
| Fast Food | 475 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 474 |
| Dental Offices | 217 |
| Beauty Salons | 215 |
| Law Offices | 213 |
| Real Estate Offices | 211 |
| Coffee Shops | 175 |
| Insurance Agencies | 147 |
| Child Day Care | 129 |
| Auto Repair | 125 |
| Grocery Stores | 109 |
| Commercial Banks | 109 |
| Accounting Firms | 99 |
| Liquor Stores | 95 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
