Demographics & People — Island Heights, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,691 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 52.6 |
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| Total Households | 790 |
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| Family Households | 498 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1444 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,584 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 96 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 417 |
| Italian | 414 |
| German | 274 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 260 |
| English | 178 |
| Other groups | 158 |
| Polish | 123 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| American | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,603 |
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| Spanish | 38 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,664 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 91 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,275 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.7% |
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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 Island Heights, New Jersey.
