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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spring Lake Heights

New Jersey · 5,227 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Spring Lake Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,330. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $217,800. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,227
−3%since 1990
from 5,372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,036 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 4,148 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
48.3
+5%since 1990
from 46.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Spring Lake Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,330
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,093
+76%since 1990
from $19,906 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $722 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
37.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−16%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+16%since 1990
from 24.3 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 Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey?

Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey has about 5,227 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey earns about $51,330 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 $217,800, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

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

About 38.5% 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 7.5% of people in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 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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