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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spotswood

New Jersey · 7,983 residents · 2.313 sq mi
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Spotswood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,949. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $153,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,983
+1%vs 2000
vs 7,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,451 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 3,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,949
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,388
−31%vs 2000
vs $25,247 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $145,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $704 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,137)
Black1.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(345)
Asian2.9%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(1,616)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,555)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(202)
Asian3.4%(274)
Other1.2%(96)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,458)
Diversity Score
18
−11%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.8%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spotswood, New Jersey?

Spotswood, New Jersey has about 7,983 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Spotswood, New Jersey?

The typical household in Spotswood, New Jersey earns about $42,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spotswood, New Jersey expensive?

In Spotswood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $153,500, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Spotswood, New Jersey?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Spotswood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spotswood, New Jersey?

About 2.4% of people in Spotswood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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