Ocean County Leader

Of the 461 people living in Barnegat Light in 2020, 59 percent (272) were women and 41 percent (189) 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 10. In the 65 and over age range, there were 123 females and 91 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	93	20.2
Females 18 and over	103	22.3
Males 65 and over	91	19.7
Females 65 and over	123	26.7

Source: US Census Bureau