Leisure Village East CDP, Ocean County, New Jersey Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey. The estimated population of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey is 4,598 people, with a median age of 75.9.

We can look at the total population in Leisure Village East CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,598
+22.81%
+30.40%
2020
3,744
+1.55%
-
2019
3,687
-1.6% -
2018
3,747
+6.27%
-
2017
3,526
- -

Population of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.7%
91.2%
+3.84%
Black/African American
0.3%
2.2%
-86.36%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
5.2%
-30.77%
Asian
0.3%
1.4%
-78.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 75.9 +1.61% 75.6 +5.15% 76.4 +1.06%
2020 74.7 -1.45% 71.9 -2.04% 75.6 -2.33%
2019 75.8 +1.47% 73.4 +2.23% 77.4 +1.18%
2018 74.7 -1.19% 71.8 -2.71% 76.5 +0.13%
2017 75.6 - 73.8 - 76.4 -

The median age of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
20 to 29 29 +208.19% 29 -66.47% 92 13
30 to 39 31 0
40 to 49 53 -64.74% 34 -35.72% 19 20
50 to 59 135 +124.03% 189 +44.74% 386 279
60 to 69 362 -42.3% 386 +60.37% 211 659
70+ 892 +34.69% 1,344 +26.44% 1,184 1,704

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey is $43,377.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Leisure Village East CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,164.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,345.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Leisure Village East CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Leisure Village East CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey is currently $60,045.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.17% of households in Leisure Village East CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Leisure Village East CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Leisure Village East CDP is $39,731.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Leisure Village East CDP by the total population of Leisure Village East CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Leisure Village East CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Leisure Village East CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Leisure Village East CDP over the age of 16 is 4,598.

Of those people, a total of 24.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Leisure Village East CDP is 19.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 17 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 88 48.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 16 0.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 15 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 298 81.90% 58.20%
55 to 59 years 406 75.40% 17.00%
60 to 64 years 254 81.90% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 1,057 18.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,447 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Leisure Village East CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,470 23.90% 19.50%
Black or African American 51 52.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 62 46.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 166 38.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,354 24.00% 19.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Leisure Village East CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Leisure Village East CDP is 915, with median earnings of $43,125.00.

Women in Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey earning approximately 139.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 915 $43,125.00
Male 528 $34,515.00
Female 387 $48,051.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 29 $0.00
Business and Financial 49 $73,558.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 49 $31,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $3,583.00
Sales 151 $98,765.00
Office and Administrative Support 195 $49,046.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00
Production 67 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $34,216.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 18 $0.00 31 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $0.00 14 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 120 $98,780.00 31 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $0.00 178 $48,817.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $0.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $0.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,035 households in Leisure Village East CDP, with an average household size of 1.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,276 families in Leisure Village East CDP with an average family size of 2.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 938 121 217 1,759
Average Household Size 2 2.21 2.3 1.11
Total Families 938 121 217 0
Average Household Size 2 2.21 2.3 0

Poverty

Of the 1,276 families in Leisure Village East CDP, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Leisure Village East CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,503 housing units in Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,035 86.64%
Vacant 468 13.36%

9.56% of the total 3,503 housing units in Leisure Village East CDP are rental units. This is approximately 335 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,639 are occupied by the owner - or 75.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Leisure Village East CDP is $1,199.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Leisure Village East CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    61
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    61
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    206
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    51
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Leisure Village East CDP is $184,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Leisure Village East CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    108
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    451
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    362
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    442
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    774
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    441
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Leisure Village East CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Leisure Village East CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    72
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    155
  • 1960 to 1969
    359
  • 1970 to 1979
    946
  • 1980 to 1989
    274
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,530
  • 2000 to 2009
    132
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Leisure Village East CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    157
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,188
  • 2 vehicles available
    646
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    44

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Leisure Village East CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Leisure Village East CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Leisure Village East CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    32
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    120
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    99
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    74
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    153
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    111
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    83
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    89
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Leisure Village East CDP, New Jersey in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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