Barnegat Light, New Jersey
Barnegat Light: borough of New Jersey, United States
About
Barnegat Light is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 574 and a population density of 674 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 588 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Barnegat Light
| Population | 588 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08006 |
| Area | 0.85 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7576,-74.1063 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | March 29, 1904 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:56:14 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 690 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Barnegat Light is located at 39°45'27"N 74°6'23"W (39.7576200, -74.1062500).
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Weather
58°F
Rain Showers
10 to 20 mph W
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Barnegat Light increased by 2.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 574 | - | census |
| 2011 | 583 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 582 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 580 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 583 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 586 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 581 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 584 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 587 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 587 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 588 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,489 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,439 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,063 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,410 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.8% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,189 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
Barnegat Light zip code is 08006.
County name: Ocean, County
fips: 34029
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $144,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,292 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $520 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $893 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,258 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,889 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,751 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 489,178 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,865 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,018 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,351 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,215 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,137 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,809 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,752 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,154.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.05 |
Best Things to Do in Barnegat Light
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New Jersey singer Matt McAndrew was born in Barnegat Light
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Barnegat Light, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Barnegat Light, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Barnegat Light.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barnegat Ligh Post Office | Barnegat Light (NJ) | 08006 |
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 |
| Barnegat | 23,988 | Township of 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 |