Point Pleasant, NJ

Point Pleasant, New Jersey

There are an estimated 19,306 people in Point Pleasant.

The People and Families of Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Point Pleasant had a median family income of $64,798.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,200) in Point Pleasant. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Point Pleasant Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Point Pleasant is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Point Pleasant, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Point Pleasant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Point Pleasant, NJ

Comparing Point Pleasant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Point Pleasant Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Point Pleasant residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Point Pleasant, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Point Pleasant Colleges

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Shore Academy

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