Population 7,686 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brigantine
Household size in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.92 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Brigantine is a place of small households, averaging 1.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.25, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.3 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.3, Brigantine is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.8 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Brigantine: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 33 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brigantine
Renters in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brigantine is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 51.2% of the housing in Brigantine, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Brigantine are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in New Jersey overall, where the median home dates to 1969.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,320 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,252 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,392 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,627 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$308 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Brigantine runs $1,627 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in New Jersey overall ($1,896). Rents are up $308 a month from 2006–10, a 23% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brigantine
Bachelor's degrees in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Brigantine is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Brigantine is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brigantine
| Period | Brigantine | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brigantine is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brigantine compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigantine | 1.92 | 59.3 | 3.7% | 23.3% | 51.2% | 1978 | $1,627 | 47.8% | 93.2% | 5.7% |
| Atlantic City | 2.48 | 39.5 | 23.3% | 69.7% | 16.2% | 1962 | $1,146 | 20.9% | 78.7% | 16.4% |
| Ventnor City | 1.96 | 55.1 | 6.4% | 37.7% | 35.1% | 1962 | $1,360 | 41.0% | 95.9% | 8.9% |
| Absecon | 2.58 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 23.8% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,772 | 33.3% | 94.1% | 6.1% |
| Oyster Creek | 2.64 | 35.5 | 15.9% | 4.4% | 9.7% | 1987 | $1,474 | 36.9% | 95.9% | 4.4% |
| Pleasantville | 3.09 | 35.4 | 23.5% | 49.2% | 6.9% | 1972 | $1,434 | 12.0% | 75.1% | 10.1% |
| Smithville | 2.07 | 49.6 | 8.1% | 16.2% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,501 | 39.6% | 94.0% | 4.3% |
| Margate City | 2.07 | 58.4 | 3.8% | 10.0% | 53.9% | 1969 | $760 | 57.8% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Port Republic | 2.60 | 46.6 | 10.2% | 7.8% | 7.6% | 1987 | $1,935 | 33.3% | 97.0% | 7.1% |
| Northfield | 2.55 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,871 | 48.5% | 94.5% | 3.3% |
| Longport | 1.98 | 62.0 | 3.2% | 12.0% | 60.3% | 1974 | $2,240 | 58.7% | 98.8% | 11.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brigantine. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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