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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lincroft

New Jersey · 6,255 residents · 5.582 sq mi
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Lincroft is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,199. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $298,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,255
+1%since 1990
from 6,193 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,121 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,109 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.2
+7%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Lincroft
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,199
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,088 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,910
+35%since 1990
from $28,157 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$298,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 86.3% in 1990
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,745)
Black1.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(95)
Asian5.1%(318)
Diversity Score20.3%(1,255)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(5,711)
Black0.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(159)
Asian4.5%(279)
Diversity Score18.6%(1,163)
Diversity Score
19
−8%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+11%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lincroft, New Jersey?

Lincroft, New Jersey has about 6,255 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lincroft, New Jersey earns about $94,199 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 $298,400, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Lincroft, New Jersey?

About 48.9% 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 5.6% 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 62 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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