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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spotswood

New Jersey · 7,880 residents · 2.313 sq mi
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Spotswood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $145,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,880
−1%since 1990
from 7,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,407 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 3,451 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+11%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Spotswood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,833
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,949 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,247
+45%since 1990
from $17,388 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $153,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $554 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−27%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,555)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(202)
Asian3.4%(274)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,458)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(7,137)
Black1.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(345)
Asian2.9%(230)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,616)
Diversity Score
21
+12%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+10%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spotswood, New Jersey earns about $55,833 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 $145,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Spotswood, New Jersey?

About 18.1% 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 4.3% of people in Spotswood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spotswood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Spotswood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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