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Ocean County, NJ context: Population 637,200 (2020), 636 sq mi, 33 municipalities. County seat: Toms River. Top county industries: Tourism, Healthcare, Construction, Retail.
Barnegat at a Glance
- Population
- 24,112 (2020 Census)
- Type
- Township, incorporated 1846
- Median Income
- $75K–$85K
- Economic Anchor
- Barnegat Lighthouse State Park / Route 9 Corridor
- Top Industries
- Tourism, Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate
- Transit & Access
- Route 9 · Garden State Parkway (Exit 67)
Notable: Barnegat Township is named after the nearby inlet and is the gateway to Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, home to the iconic 'Old Barney' lighthouse built in 1858.
Notable Landmarks in Barnegat
- Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
- 172-acre park at the northern tip of Long Beach Island featuring the historic 172-foot lighthouse.
- Barnegat Bay
- Shallow barrier island lagoon spanning 42 miles, a critical ecosystem and recreational resource.
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