Leisure Village East, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Leisure Village East is a small community located in New Jersey, within Ocean County. The total population is 4,247. It ranks as the 331st most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Leisure Village East is 71.5 years. This is 78% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 1.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 40.3% 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 Leisure Village East is $49,198. This is 52% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 16.2%. This is 157% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $232,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Leisure Village East has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.5% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Leisure Village East, 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.