Demographics & People — Bay Head, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,201 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 58.6 |
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| Total Households | 538 |
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| Family Households | 335 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0677 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,138 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 24 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 342 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 220 |
| Italian | 185 |
| German | 163 |
| English | 141 |
| Other groups | 108 |
| Greek | 47 |
| Scottish | 25 |
| French (except Basque) | 21 |
| Finnish | 20 |
Language
| English Only | 1,101 |
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| Spanish | 21 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,171 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 50 |
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| Population 18+ | 958 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bay Head, New Jersey.
