Manahawkin is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small town, Manahawkin doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Manahawkin is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.46% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Manahawkin in 2022 was $50,424, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $201,696 for a family of four. However, Manahawkin contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Manahawkin is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Manahawkin home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manahawkin residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Manahawkin also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.02% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Manahawkin include Italian, Irish, English, German, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Manahawkin is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
