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Spotswood

New Jersey · 8,163 residents · 2.313 sq mi
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Spotswood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,163
+4%since 2000
from 7,880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,529 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Spotswood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,703
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,123
+47%since 2000
from $25,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$960
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $704 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(6,144)
Black3.3%(272)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(917)
Asian6.4%(523)
Other2.2%(178)
Diversity Score49.5%(4,043)
Diversity Score
50
+142%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spotswood, New Jersey?

Spotswood, New Jersey has about 8,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spotswood, New Jersey earns about $85,703 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 $307,800, and the typical rent is about $960 a month.

How educated are people in Spotswood, New Jersey?

About 26.9% 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 4.6% 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 180 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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