Dover Beaches North, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Dover Beaches North, New Jersey Demographics
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Expensive MarketHome value to income ratio of 14.1x indicates a costly housing market

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dover Beaches North, New Jersey had a total population of 1,586, the 500th largest community in New Jersey, with a median household income of $51,364, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing affordability is a challenge — homes cost 14.1x the median household income.

Dover Beaches North Quick Facts

Population 1,586

Median Household Income $51,364

Median Home Value $725,900

Poverty Rate 5.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 65.5 years

Homeownership Rate 83.5%

Affordability Ratio 14.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.9%

High School Graduation Rate 97.4%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 1,586 500th of 700

Median Income $51,364 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 5.4% 56% lower than national

Median Home Value $725,900 top 20%

How Dover Beaches North Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,599	1,586	-0.8%
Median household income	$52,417	$51,364	-2.0%
Median home value	$738,000	$725,900	-1.6%

How Dover Beaches North Compares

Median Household Income

Dover Beaches North

$51,364

$103,556

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dover Beaches North

$725,900

$454,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.5%

$25K-$50K 33.4%

$50K-$100K 17.8%

$100K+ 33.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

7.6%

$30K-$35K

0.6%

$35K-$40K

12.0%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

10.4%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

4.9%

$75K-$100K

8.0%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

13.2%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

46.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

Affordability Index Very Expensive

14.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,201/mo 28.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

2.3%

18-34

9.4%

35-54

10.2%

55-74

49.2%

75+

28.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Dover Beaches North Rankings in New Jersey

#500 Population of 700

#644 Median Income of 662

#316 Education of 699

#105 Home Value of 678

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Other Cities in Ocean County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Toms River	94,956	$100,137	5.8%	$403,600
Lakewood	69,585	$56,968	29.9%	$715,500
Point Pleasant	19,334	$115,625	4.5%	$575,300
Ocean Acres	19,204	$121,924	1.9%	$402,500
Holiday City-Berkeley	12,995	$50,156	9.6%	$266,200
Beachwood	11,088	$106,858	4.5%	$352,600
Pine Lake Park	9,795	$91,813	7.5%	$414,700
Mystic Island	8,259	$78,714	16.1%	$321,500
Crestwood Village	7,830	$38,091	12.3%	$96,500
Leisure Village	5,751	$44,542	42.2%	$145,800

Cities Similar to Dover Beaches North

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Port Norris	1,612	N/A	$118,700	2.3%	17.5%
Gouldtown	1,546	$55,789	$184,800	13.1%	9.1%
Seabrook Farms	1,448	$46,541	$210,400	19.8%	15.3%
Kean University	1,362	N/A	N/A	33.3%	N/A
Ocean Gate	1,599	$69,397	$358,000	33.5%	6.0%

Population Overview

Dover Beaches North is a small community located in New Jersey, within Ocean County. The total population is 1,586. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dover Beaches North is 65.5 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 2.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.9% 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 Dover Beaches North is $51,364. This is 50% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.4%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $725,900. Housing costs are 60% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 14.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dover Beaches North is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.6% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 12.2%.

Education

45.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher 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 97.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dover Beaches North, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dover Beaches North, New Jersey?

Dover Beaches North, New Jersey has a population of 1,586 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Dover Beaches North, NJ?

The median household income in Dover Beaches North is $51,364, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Dover Beaches North, NJ?

The poverty rate in Dover Beaches North is 5.4%. This means approximately 86 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Dover Beaches North, New Jersey?

Dover Beaches North's population is 80.6% White, 0.3% Black, 11.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Dover Beaches North, NJ?

The median home value in Dover Beaches North is $725,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 14.1x.

How educated is Dover Beaches North, New Jersey?

45.9% of adults (25+) in Dover Beaches North hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.