Demographics & People — Beach Haven West, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,164 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
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| Median Age | 58.7 |
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| Total Households | 2,330 |
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| Family Households | 1,513 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1074 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,833 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 14 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,540 |
| Irish | 1,245 |
| Italian | 1,149 |
| German | 1,006 |
| English | 357 |
| Polish | 315 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 281 |
| Other groups | 216 |
| Swedish | 160 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 145 |
Language
| English Only | 4,951 |
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| Spanish | 36 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,125 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 266 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,491 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.4% |
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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 Beach Haven West, New Jersey.
