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Lincroft

New Jersey · 6,939 residents · 5.582 sq mi
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#157Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.0%#218Highest median household incomeof 6,818$189,000
The short version

Lincroft is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $807,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,939
+11%since 2000
from 6,255 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 1,113 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lincroft
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.7%(601)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(296)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(541)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.6%(595)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(196)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(662)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(755)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(837)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.4%(1,347)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.9%(551)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(351)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(207)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,199 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,491
+115%since 2000
from $37,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+3%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$807,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−8%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,711)
Black0.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(159)
Asian4.5%(279)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(5,561)
Black1.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(571)
Asian5.7%(393)
Other4.5%(312)
Diversity Score
43
+112%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.8%(400)
Cuban1.4%(98)
Mexican0.7%(48)
Asian origin
Chinese3%(211)
Asian Indian1.3%(88)
Taiwanese1%(72)
Filipino0.3%(18)
Ancestry
Irish32.4%(2,249)
Italian28.7%(1,994)
German9.1%(631)
Ukrainian6%(415)
Polish5.9%(406)
English5.7%(394)
American2.2%(154)
Scottish1.9%(130)
Greek1.4%(95)
Croatian1.2%(86)
Ethiopian1.2%(85)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian1.1%(75)
French1%(72)
Arab1%(71)
Russian1%(71)
Dutch0.9%(62)
Austrian0.9%(59)
Hungarian0.7%(52)
Egyptian0.5%(36)
Lebanese0.5%(35)
Danish0.3%(24)
Lithuanian0.2%(17)
Welsh0.2%(16)
Swedish0.2%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest Ukrainian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(684)
Married72.6%(1,951)
Widowed0.8%(22)
Divorced1.2%(31)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(649)
Married66.4%(1,867)
Widowed8.5%(238)
Divorced2.1%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincroft, New Jersey?

Lincroft, New Jersey has about 6,939 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lincroft, New Jersey earns about $189,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lincroft, New Jersey expensive?

In Lincroft, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $807,300, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Lincroft, New Jersey?

About 65.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lincroft, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lincroft, New Jersey?

About 2.0% of people in Lincroft, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lincroft, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lincroft, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 746 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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