Point Pleasant, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Point Pleasant, New Jersey is 19,158 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $108,713, the median home value is $523,400, and the median age is 44.9.
The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (18,389 → 19,565).
19,158
Population
5488
People / sq mi
$108,713
Median Income
$523,400
Median Home Value
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Point Pleasant covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 5488 people per square mile.
About Point Pleasant, NJ
The poverty rate is what most separates Point Pleasant from the typical city: 2.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 19,158 residents, Point Pleasant is a city in New Jersey.
The typical household earns $108,713 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.0% — below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $523,400, with typical rent around $1,969.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 48.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Point Pleasant borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Point Pleasant borough had a population of 18,389 in 2010 and 19,565 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,565 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.44%.
19,565
Population (2024)
18,389
Population (2010)
19,565
Peak (2024)
0.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,389 |
| 2011 | 18,376 |
| 2012 | 18,334 |
| 2013 | 18,382 |
| 2014 | 18,443 |
| 2015 | 18,457 |
| 2016 | 18,500 |
| 2017 | 18,568 |
| 2018 | 18,675 |
| 2019 | 18,772 |
| 2020 | 18,968 |
| 2021 | 19,234 |
| 2022 | 19,399 |
| 2023 | 19,463 |
| 2024 | 19,565 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$108,713
Median Household Income
$58,542
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$523,400
Median Home Value
$1,969
Median Rent
80.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.9%
High School+
48.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
75.7%
Public Transit
12.1%
Work From Home
30.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.0%
Foreign Born
90.1%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
7.6%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.7% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Point Pleasant, New Jersey has a population of 19,158 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Point Pleasant, New Jersey is $108,713, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Point Pleasant, New Jersey is $523,400, with median monthly rent at $1,969 and a homeownership rate of 80.4%.
The median age in Point Pleasant, New Jersey is 44.9 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 6.4% since 2010 (18,389 → 19,565).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.