Little Egg Harbor township, New Jersey
Little Egg Harbor township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Little Egg Harbor township is a geographic entity located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 21,801. The land area covers 47.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 21,801 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,931 | ±371 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,834 | ±438 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,931 | ±371 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,903 | ±292 |
| Median Home Value | $351,500 | ±$14,943 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,823 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,446 | ±$5,565 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,122 | ±$4,537 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,788 | ±578 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,352 | ±469 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.4% | ±2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,587 (2024)
ID: 184041
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR CFO
665 RADIO RD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR NJ 08087-1892
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GUS Population: 666,434 (2024)
ID: 109044
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2191, TOMS RIVER NJ 08754-2191
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Little Egg Harbor | 09-12 | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | |
| Regular School Little Egg Harbor | 07-08 | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | |
| Regular School Little Egg Harbor | PK | Little Egg Harbor, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Galloway, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | EGG HARBOR, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Beach Haven, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | BARNEGAT, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stockton University
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College | 14.4 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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TUCKERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 380 BAY AVENUE, TUCKERTON, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 296-1470
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Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 290 MATHISTOWN ROAD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 294-1197
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Shore Beauty School
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College Vocational | 20.4 mi away | 3003 English Creek Avenue, C-3/4/4B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 |
6096453635
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STAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 129 N MAIN ST., MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050 |
(609) 597-3381
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330-2699 |
6096251111
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BEACH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | THIRD STREET & BEACH AVENUE, BEACH HAVEN, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 492-7081
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BASS RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 11 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, NEW GRETNA, NJ, 08224 | — |
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LONG BEACH ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 217 S. CENTRAL AVE., SURF CITY, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 494-2480
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRANT BEACH-BEACH HAVEN, NJ US, located 6.5 miles from Little Egg Harbor township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.7° | 27.2° | 34.0° | 3.23" | 3.9" |
| February | 42.2° | 28.4° | 35.3° | 2.96" | 4.6" |
| March | 48.1° | 34.5° | 41.3° | 3.90" | 0.8" |
| April | 57.0° | 43.7° | 50.3° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| May | 67.2° | 53.4° | 60.3° | 2.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.4° | 62.9° | 70.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 69.2° | 76.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 69.0° | 75.8° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 63.2° | 69.8° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 51.3° | 58.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.1° | 41.0° | 47.6° | 2.53" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.5° | 32.8° | 39.2° | 3.90" | 0.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerton borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Mystic Island CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Beach Haven West CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Manahawkin CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Beach Haven borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
| North Beach Haven CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402940560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.