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Spring Lake Heights

New Jersey · 4,890 residents · 1.295 sq mi
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Spring Lake Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,511. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $525,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,890
−6%since 2000
from 5,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,776 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,036 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+10%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Spring Lake Heights
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,511
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,849
+59%since 2000
from $35,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$525,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,586
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $877 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
41.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,463)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(221)
Asian1.1%(54)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score15.9%(776)
Diversity Score
16
+81%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey?

Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey has about 4,890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey earns about $90,511 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 $525,000, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.

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

About 58.4% 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 2.8% 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 482 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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