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Spotswood

New Jersey · 8,257 residents · 2.313 sq mi
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Spotswood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $321,500. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,257
+5%since 2000
from 7,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,570 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Spotswood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,360
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,249
+24%since 2000
from $25,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$321,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+75%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(6,800)
Black2.7%(227)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(687)
Asian5.1%(419)
Other0.4%(36)
Diversity Score37.1%(3,062)
Diversity Score
37
+81%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spotswood, New Jersey?

Spotswood, New Jersey has about 8,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spotswood, New Jersey earns about $70,360 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 $321,500, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Spotswood, New Jersey?

About 22.8% 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 3.3% of people in Spotswood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spotswood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Spotswood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 274 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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