Brigantine is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 7,602 people and four associated neighborhoods, Brigantine is the 249th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Brigantine are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Brigantine is a decidedly white-collar city, with fully 86.98% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Brigantine is a city of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Brigantine who work in office and administrative support (11.49%), management occupations (9.50%), and food service (9.32%). A relatively large number of people in Brigantine telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Brigantine is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Brigantine 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. Even though Brigantine is a smaller city, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the bus for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.The education level of Brigantine ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Brigantine, 43.53% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Brigantine in 2022 was $63,648, which is upper middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $254,592 for a family of four. However, Brigantine contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Brigantine is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Brigantine home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brigantine residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Brigantine include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Brigantine is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
