Barnegat is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 3,894 people and four associated neighborhoods, Barnegat is the 354th largest community in New Jersey. Much of the housing stock in Barnegat was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Barnegat economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Barnegat, where the median household income is $108,664.00.

Because of many things, Barnegat is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Barnegat a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Barnegat has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Barnegat’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One of the nice things about Barnegat is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities.

As is often the case in a small town, Barnegat doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The citizens of Barnegat are among the most well-educated in the nation: 46.72% of adults in Barnegat have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Barnegat in 2022 was $45,670, which is lower middle income relative to New Jersey, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $182,680 for a family of four.

The people who call Barnegat home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Barnegat residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Barnegat include Italian, German, Irish, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Barnegat is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Korean.