Ocean County Leader

Of the 1,480 people living in Island Heights in 2020, 51.1 percent (756) were women and 48.9 percent (724) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Ocean County Leader.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 17. In the 65 and over age range, there were 249 females and 227 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	357	24.1
Females 18 and over	374	25.3
Males 65 and over	227	15.3
Females 65 and over	249	16.8

Source: US Census Bureau