What is the population of Bay Head, New Jersey?

Bay Head has a population of approximately 1,205 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Bay Head, New Jersey located?

Bay Head is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.0703°, -74.0482°.

What is the median household income in Bay Head?

The median household income in Bay Head is approximately $181,667 based on the most recent open data.

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Bay Head

Total population

1,205

Median home value

$1,864,000

75.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$181,667

Bay Head$182k

National$74k

Weather58°F · Light Rain Likely then T-storms

Coordinates40.07°, -74.05°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Active weather alerts

Rip Current Statement · Moderate
Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
High Surf Advisory · Minor
High Surf Advisory issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Coastal Flood Warning · Severe
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
High Wind Warning · Severe
High Wind Warning issued September 25 at 2:22PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Bay Head is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in northern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 930, a decrease of 38 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 968, which in turn reflected a decline of 270 (−21.8%) from the 1,238 counted in the 2000 census. Bay Head is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, also known as Barnegat Bay Island, a long, narrow barrier island that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Together with Mantoloking, Bay Head is considered part of the Jersey Shore's "Gold Coast".

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

58.6

Median home value

$1,864,000

Housing units

1,060

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

1.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

90.9%

Black

0.8%

Asian

2.2%

Hispanic

1.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.0703

Longitude

-74.0482

Water area

0.12 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

58°F

Light Rain Likely then T-storms

Saturday

63°F

Light Rain

Saturday Night

58°F

Rain

Sunday

66°F

Rain

Sunday Night

61°F

Rain

Monday

67°F

Light Rain Likely then Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Bay Head, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

533,731

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
15,454
American herring gull, Smithsonian Gull
Larus smithsonianus Coues, 1862 · Aves
14,802
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
13,555
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
13,522
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
12,459
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
12,080
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
11,524
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
11,391