Point Pleasant, NJ is a small beach town located on the New Jersey shoreline. With a population of 18,839 people, it has a population density of 5,413 people per square mile. It is an ideal location for families due to its plethora of year-round outdoor activities such as swimming and surfing in the summer, and fishing and snow tubing in the winter. In addition to outdoor recreation, there are several local businesses that help contribute to the economy such as Jenkinson's Boardwalk which offers family fun and entertainment for all ages. There are also many restaurants serving both classic beach fare and international cuisine. Other organizations in Point Pleasant include the Ocean County Library System and numerous churches throughout the area. Local sporting events include basketball tournaments at bridge avenue school and golfing at Shore Gate Golf Club. All in all, Point Pleasant NJ is bustling with activity year round!
The population in Point Pleasant is 18,839. There are 5,395 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Point Pleasant is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Point Pleasant is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Point Pleasant
- 56.3% are married
- 9.5% are divorced
- 35.0% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Point Pleasant
- 94.1% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 4.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander