Deal, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 686, Deal's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Deal is a small community located in New Jersey, within Monmouth County. The total population is 686. It ranks as the 585th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deal is 47.9 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deal is $113,854. This is 10% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 41% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $1,642,000. Housing costs are 261% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 14.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Deal is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deal, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.