Manahawkin, NJ is a small town located in Ocean County with a population of 2,097 and a population density of 1,359 people per square mile. The town offers many activities for visitors and locals alike. There are a variety of local businesses that range from seafood restaurants to antique shops. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing at Barnegat Bay or hiking trails nearby such as Allaire State Park or Wells Mill County Park. There are also organizations available like the Manahawkin Elks Lodge and other clubs like the Woman’s Club of Manahawkin. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy watching high school football games at Southern Regional High School or take part in local sailing regattas and races hosted by the Lavallette Yacht Club.
The population in Manahawkin is 2,097. There are 1,147 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Manahawkin is 46.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Manahawkin is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Manahawkin
- 48.0% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 21.4% are married with children
- 33.5% have children, but are single
Race in Manahawkin
- 74.7% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 20.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander