Demographics & People — Surf City, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,225 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 62.9 |
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| Total Households | 638 |
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| Family Households | 425 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0481 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,195 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 19 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 315 |
| Italian | 303 |
| English | 254 |
| German | 242 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 193 |
| Polish | 81 |
| American | 51 |
| Danish | 39 |
| Other groups | 35 |
| Dutch | 28 |
Language
| English Only | 1,171 |
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| Spanish | 13 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,216 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 120 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,240 |
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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 Surf City, New Jersey.
