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Shark River Hills

New Jersey · 3,697 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 $79,401. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,697
−5%since 2000
from 3,878 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,314 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 4,525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+15%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Shark River Hills
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,401
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,508 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,551
+27%since 2000
from $31,196 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+108%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,495)
Black0.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(103)
Asian1.1%(40)
Other0.5%(20)
Diversity Score12.8%(472)
Diversity Score
13
+100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Shark River Hills, New Jersey has about 3,697 residents according to the 2010 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 $79,401 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 $370,700, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

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

About 36.7% 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 3.1% 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 531 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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