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Lakehurst

New Jersey · 2,636 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Lakehurst has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,636
+5%since 2000
from 2,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,945 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Lakehurst
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,145
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,126
+58%since 2000
from $18,390 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $833 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,030)
Black7.3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino8%(201)
Asian2.3%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.2%(988)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(1,680)
Black9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(505)
Asian2.9%(76)
Other3.2%(85)
Diversity Score66%(1,740)
Diversity Score
66
+68%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

Lakehurst, New Jersey has about 2,636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lakehurst, New Jersey earns about $70,145 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 $190,600, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.

How educated are people in Lakehurst, New Jersey?

About 20.1% 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 7.6% 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 442 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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