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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Neptune City

New Jersey · 4,997 residents · 0.896 sq mi
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Neptune City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,843. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $122,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,997
−4%vs 2000
vs 5,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,577 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 5,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,843
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,451 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,168
−27%vs 2000
vs $22,191 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $122,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $705 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+33%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,212)
Black9.2%(481)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(277)
Asian2.7%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.5%(2,011)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,696)
Black3.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(187)
Asian1.6%(80)
Other1.2%(60)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,104)
Diversity Score
22
−43%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 Neptune City, New Jersey?

Neptune City, New Jersey has about 4,997 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Neptune City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Neptune City, New Jersey earns about $32,843 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neptune City, New Jersey expensive?

In Neptune City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Neptune City, New Jersey?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Neptune City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neptune City, New Jersey?

About 6.8% of people in Neptune City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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