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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lakehurst

New Jersey · 2,522 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Lakehurst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,567. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 556 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,522
−18%since 1990
from 3,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,818 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 3,439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+14%since 1990
from 28.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lakehurst
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,567
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,156 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,390
+75%since 1990
from $10,495 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $583 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
34.3% rent
2.0
−41%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,607)
Black10.1%(310)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(181)
Asian2.4%(75)
Diversity Score43.3%(1,334)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,030)
Black7.3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino8%(201)
Asian2.3%(59)
Diversity Score39.2%(988)
39
−10%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+11%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

Lakehurst, New Jersey has about 2,522 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lakehurst, New Jersey earns about $43,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakehurst, New Jersey expensive?

In Lakehurst, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lakehurst, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

About 7.1% of people in Lakehurst, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakehurst, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakehurst, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 556 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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