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Spring Lake

New Jersey · 2,769 residents (2025 est.) · 1.332 sq mi
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Spring Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $215,625. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 788 residents. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,779
−22%since 2000
from 3,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,086 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+25%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Spring Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,625
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,885 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,192
+119%since 2000
from $59,445 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
−15%since 2010
from 0.538 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,175
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,420 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+31%since 2000
from 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
88
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,502)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,672)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(1)
Other3.1%(87)
Diversity Score9.3%(259)
Diversity Score
9
+178%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
84.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

Spring Lake, New Jersey has about 2,779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

The typical household in Spring Lake, New Jersey earns about $215,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Spring Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $2,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,175 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

About 84.1% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

About 1.0% of people in Spring Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Lake, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Lake, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 689 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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