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Neptune City

New Jersey · 4,626 residents · 0.896 sq mi
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Neptune City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,085. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,626
−11%since 2000
from 5,218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,163 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 5,824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+16%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Neptune City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,085
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,451 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,480
+82%since 2000
from $22,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,500
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $705 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,041)
Black13.6%(627)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(644)
Asian2%(92)
Other2.3%(104)
Diversity Score63%(2,916)
Diversity Score
63
+64%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neptune City, New Jersey?

Neptune City, New Jersey has about 4,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neptune City, New Jersey earns about $73,085 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 $296,500, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in Neptune City, New Jersey?

About 34.0% 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 8.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 371 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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