Barnegat, New Jersey
Barnegat: Township of New Jersey
About
Barnegat is a township located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,936 and a population density of 513 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,988 inhabitants.
The township was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Barnegat
| Population : | 23,988 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08005 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 609 |
| Area : | 40.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 112 feet / 34 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:57 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 588 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barnegat is located at 39°45'11"N 74°13'23"W (39.7531800, -74.2229200). It has 3 neighbors: Bass River, Lacey and Long Beach.
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- Official Website
Official website of Barnegat
Barnegat has 3 neighbours.
- Bass River township of New Jersey
- Lacey township in Ocean County, New Jersey
- Long Beach township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Barnegat increased by 12.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,936 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,215 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,239 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,501 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,943 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,047 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,212 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,707 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,181 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,655 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,988 | 1.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Barnegat
1 Warren Grove Recreation Area
Beaver Dam Rd, Barnegat, NJ 08005, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Barnegat
1 Barnegat Township Town Hall
900 W Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005 ➦ Show Map
☎ +16096980080 🔗 Url
2 Barnegat Township Municipal
531-549 E Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08005 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Barnegat (4)
People born in Barnegat, including actress Heather McComb, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Henry R. Tilton, wrestler and coach Frank Molinaro, .
List
- Jason Groome (baseball player (1998-)) he was born in 23/08/1998
Schools in Barnegat
College & universities near Barnegat, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Barnegat, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Barnegat
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Carrier Annex Post Office | Barnegat (NJ) | 08005 |
Other cities in Ocean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ocean County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 107,439 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Toms River | 95,339 | Township of New Jersey |
| Brick | 76,863 | A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. |
| Lacey | 29,760 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant | 18,902 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Ocean Acres | 16,142 | Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beachwood | 11,434 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,064 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Crestwood Village | 7,907 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Forked River | 5,244 | Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,597 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Leisure Village | 4,400 | Census designated place |
| Leisure Village East | 4,217 | Census designated place |
| Beach Haven West | 3,896 | Census designated place |
| South Toms River | 3,712 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Barnegat distances to largest New Jersey cities
