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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Shark River Hills

New Jersey · 3,878 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 $68,508. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $154,100. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,878
−8%since 1990
from 4,228 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,525 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 4,933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+12%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Shark River Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,508
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,835 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,196
+60%since 1990
from $19,449 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $149,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$915
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $894 in 1990
US average: $602
95.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.6% in 1990
4.4% rent
2.2
−27%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0.8%(35)
Diversity Score5.6%(239)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,739)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(48)
Asian0.8%(30)
Diversity Score6.4%(248)
6
+13%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.1%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−12%since 1990
from 21.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Shark River Hills, New Jersey has about 3,878 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Shark River Hills, New Jersey earns about $68,508 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 $154,100, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

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

About 33.1% 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 1.9% 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 350 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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