Bay Head, NJ is a small beachside town located in Ocean County on the Jersey Shore. It is home to just over 994 people and its population density is 1,680 people per square mile. This makes it much less densely populated than the average US population density of 93 people per square mile. The area offers many year-round outdoor activities, such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing and fishing. Local businesses offer residents a variety of options for shopping, dining and entertainment. Some popular businesses include Hook Line & Sinker restaurant, Gioia’s Italian deli and Bayhead Hardware & Lumber. In addition to outdoor activities and local businesses, Bay Head also has plenty of opportunities to get involved in their community by volunteering or attending local events like the Bay Head 5K run or the Annual Classic Car Show. There are also local sporting events such as the annual Bay Head Soccer Tournament held each July.
The population in Bay Head is 994. There are 1,699 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bay Head is 60, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bay Head is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bay Head
- 62.5% are married
- 8.1% are divorced
- 23.6% are married with children
- 4.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bay Head
- 90.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.9% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander