Harvey Cedars, NJ is a small beach town located on the Jersey Shore. With a population of 430 and a population density of 619 people per square mile, it is one of the least densely populated towns in the US. Despite its small size, Harvey Cedars has plenty to offer to its residents and visitors alike.
For shopping and dining options, locals can visit The Beach Plum Market & Cafe, Pat's Sub Shop & Pizza Parlor, or enjoy seafood at Buckalew's Restaurant on Long Beach Boulevard. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming and jet skiing. There are also several parks in Harvey Cedars including Ship Bottom Park and Lighthouse Park for picnicking or hiking.
The town also hosts several local organizations including the Harvey Cedars Shellfish Co-op which works to conserve and protect natural shellfish resources as well as promote sustainable aquaculture practices; the Harvey Cedar Inn Arts Council which supports local artist with events throughout the year; and the Friends of Barnegat Light Historical Society which preserves and showcases historical artifacts from Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Harvey Cedars also holds sporting events throughout the year including golf tournaments at Sandpiper Cove Golf Course.
The population in Harvey Cedars is 430. There are 765 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Harvey Cedars is 63.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Harvey Cedars is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Harvey Cedars
- 67.6% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 10.0% are married with children
- 4.4% have children, but are single
Race in Harvey Cedars
- 97.7% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander