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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spring Lake Heights

New Jersey · 5,372 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Spring Lake Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $186,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,372
+3%vs 2000
vs 5,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,148 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 4,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
46.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 48.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,060
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,330 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,906
−43%vs 2000
vs $35,093 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $217,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $877 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,013)
Black1.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(111)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(458)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,287)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(116)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.5%(27)
Diversity Score8.9%(479)
Diversity Score
9
+2%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.5%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−14%vs 2000
vs 28.2 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 Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey?

Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey has about 5,372 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey earns about $37,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $186,100, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.4% of people in Spring Lake Heights, 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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