Demographics & People — Manahawkin, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,359 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,500 |
| Median Age | 48.6 |
| Total Households | 1,032 |
| Family Households | 590 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2668 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,987 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Italian | 643 |
| Irish | 562 |
| English | 474 |
| German | 449 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 293 |
| Other groups | 282 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 242 |
| Polish | 193 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 141 |
| French (except Basque) | 94 |
Language
| English Only | 1,906 |
| Spanish | 216 |
| Population 5+ | 2,175 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 78 |
| Population 18+ | 1,931 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Manahawkin, New Jersey.