Holiday City South, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Holiday City South is a small community located in New Jersey, within Ocean County. The total population is 4,270. It ranks as the 329th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Holiday City South is 69.5 years. This is 73% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 34.1% 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 Holiday City South is $51,660. 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 7.9%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $266,700. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Holiday City South is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% 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 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Holiday City South, 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.