Harvey Cedars, New Jersey
Harvey Cedars: Borough of New Jersey, United States
About
Harvey Cedars is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 337 and a population density of 284 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 348 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Harvey Cedars
| Population : | 348 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08008 |
| Area : | 1.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1894 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:14:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harvey Cedars is located at 39°42'22"N 74°8'3"W (39.7062300, -74.1340300).
Harvey Cedars map
- Official Website
Official website of Harvey Cedars
Demographics
The population of Harvey Cedars increased by 3.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 337 | - | census |
| 2011 | 341 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 341 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 341 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 342 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 341 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 340 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 341 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 341 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 345 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 348 | 0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,866 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,930 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,176 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,925 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 245 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $414,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,246 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $713 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,407 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,237 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 99.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | NA |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $140,184 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $61,806 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 658 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 272 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 340 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 645 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 112 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,592.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.29 |
Schools in Harvey Cedars
College & universities near Harvey Cedars, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harvey Cedars, NJ
| 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 |
Post offices near Harvey Cedars
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey Cedar Post Office | Harvey Cedars (NJ) | 08008 |
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 |