Beach Haven West, NJ Demographics

A map of Beach Haven West's Population by Race

Beach Haven West, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,120, a large increase from the 4,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.7% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beach Haven West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beach Haven West has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Beach Haven West, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beach Haven West is ranked the 291st most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Beach Haven West was ranked the 331st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beach Haven West's White Population

4,799 residents of Beach Haven West, or 93.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beach Haven West is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Beach Haven West ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's White population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. White residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has increased from 92.4% to 93.7%.

Beach Haven West is more White than neighboring Manahawkin (83.1% White), Ship Bottom (91.7% White), North Beach Haven (91.3% White), and Barnegat (91.4% White). Beach Haven West is less White than neighboring Surf City (96% White).

Beach Haven West's Black Population

0 residents of Beach Haven West, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beach Haven West is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Beach Haven West ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Beach Haven West's Asian Population

12 residents of Beach Haven West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beach Haven West is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Beach Haven West ranks 589th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.7%. Asian residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Beach Haven West is less Asian than neighboring Manahawkin (2.6% Asian), Ship Bottom (1.5% Asian), Surf City (1.9% Asian), North Beach Haven (2.4% Asian), and Barnegat (3.6% Asian).

Beach Haven West's Hispanic Population

247 residents of Beach Haven West, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beach Haven West is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Beach Haven West ranks 577th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Beach Haven West is more Hispanic than neighboring Surf City (1.2% Hispanic), North Beach Haven (1.6% Hispanic), and Barnegat (4.7% Hispanic). Beach Haven West is less Hispanic than neighboring Manahawkin (13.3% Hispanic).

Beach Haven West's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Beach Haven West, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beach Haven West is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Beach Haven West ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Beach Haven West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manahawkin (0% Native American/Other), Surf City (0% Native American/Other), North Beach Haven (0% Native American/Other), and Barnegat (0% Native American/Other).

Beach Haven West's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Beach Haven West, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beach Haven West is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Beach Haven West ranks 640th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beach Haven West's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Beach Haven West's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Beach Haven West is more Multiracial than neighboring Surf City (0.9% Multiracial), and Barnegat (0.3% Multiracial). Beach Haven West is less Multiracial than neighboring Ship Bottom (1.8% Multiracial), and North Beach Haven (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.