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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spring Lake

New Jersey · 3,567 residents · 1.332 sq mi
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Spring Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,885. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $636,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 63% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,567
+3%since 1990
from 3,468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,678 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,604 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.7
−2%since 1990
from 48.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Spring Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,885
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,189 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$59,445
+77%since 1990
from $33,663 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$636,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,420
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
20.6% rent
7.1
−8%since 1990
from 7.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,502)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(26)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score3.3%(119)
3
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.5%
+18.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
−2%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

Spring Lake, New Jersey has about 3,567 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Spring Lake, New Jersey earns about $89,885 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 $636,400, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Spring Lake, New Jersey?

About 59.5% 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 2.6% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 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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