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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Spring Lake

New Jersey · 3,468 residents · 1.332 sq mi
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Spring Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,189. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $426,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,468
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,567 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,604 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
48.5
+2%vs 2000
vs 47.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Spring Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,189
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,885 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$33,663
−43%vs 2000
vs $59,445 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$426,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $636,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$690
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,420 in 2000
US average: $450
80.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
7.7
+9%vs 2000
vs 7.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.1%
−18.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
19.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

Spring Lake, New Jersey has about 3,468 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, New Jersey earns about $55,189 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 $426,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

About 41.1% 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 1.4% of people in Spring Lake, 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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