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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Neptune City

New Jersey · 5,218 residents · 0.896 sq mi
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Neptune City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,451. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $122,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,218
+4%since 1990
from 4,997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,824 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 5,577 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Neptune City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,451
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,843 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,191
+37%since 1990
from $16,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,300
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$705
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $638 in 1990
US average: $602
59.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
40.9% rent
2.8
−25%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,696)
Black3.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(187)
Asian1.6%(80)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,212)
Black9.2%(481)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(277)
Asian2.7%(141)
Diversity Score38.5%(2,011)
39
+74%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 17.8 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 Neptune City, New Jersey?

Neptune City, New Jersey has about 5,218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Neptune City, New Jersey earns about $43,451 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 $122,300, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Neptune City, New Jersey?

About 16.9% 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 5.5% of people in Neptune City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neptune City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Neptune City, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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