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Shark River Hills

New Jersey · 2,974 residents · 0.857 sq mi
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Shark River Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,524. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 904 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $523,400. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,974
−23%since 2000
from 3,878 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,470 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 4,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+22%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Shark River Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,524
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,508 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,814
+114%since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+7%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$523,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.8
+67%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,739)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(48)
Asian0.8%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(248)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(260)
Asian1.8%(55)
Other4.7%(140)
Diversity Score34%(1,013)
Diversity Score
34
+432%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

Shark River Hills, New Jersey has about 2,974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

The typical household in Shark River Hills, New Jersey earns about $139,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shark River Hills, New Jersey expensive?

In Shark River Hills, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $523,400.

How educated are people in Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

About 53.6% of adults age 25 and over in Shark River Hills, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Shark River Hills, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shark River Hills, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Shark River Hills, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,254 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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