Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Spring Lake Heights, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,861

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%4,324

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%381

Two or More

1.7%85

Asian

1.5%71

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%49

High School Diploma

10.3%391

Some College (<1 yr)

6%226

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%301

Associate's Degree

8.3%315

Bachelor's Degree

38.6%1,463

Master's Degree

16.7%633

Professional Degree

5.2%197

Doctorate

2.2%84

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

62.7%

Graduate+

24.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$721,100

Median Renti

$1,863

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%1,502

Renter-Occupied

38.4%938

Total Units

2,777

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%11

$50K–$100K

1.9%28

$200K–$300K

0.9%13

$300K–$500K

11.9%179

$500K–$1M

71.2%1,069

$1M+

13.4%202

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

539

$2,000+

302

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%10

2010–2019

1.5%42

2000–2009

3.1%85

1990–1999

5.8%162

1980–1989

19.7%546

1970–1979

24%667

1960–1969

21.9%609

1950–1959

15.7%437

1940–1949

1.9%53

1939 or earlier

6%166

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.7%1,555

Electricity

27.5%671

Fuel Oil

6.1%150

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%34

No Fuel

0.8%19

Other

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,758

Mean Household Incomei

$152,438

Per Capita Incomei

$76,815

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

2,765

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%58

$10K–$15K

0.2%6

$15K–$20K

2%48

$20K–$25K

1.2%30

$25K–$30K

4.5%109

$30K–$35K

0.7%18

$35K–$40K

6.8%166

$40K–$45K

3.1%76

$45K–$50K

2.8%69

$50K–$60K

4.2%102

$60K–$75K

7.2%175

$75K–$100K

10.2%249

$100K–$125K

11.7%285

$125K–$150K

8.2%200

$150K–$200K

10%244

$200K+

24.8%605

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2585.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,631

Avg. Commutei

29 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,631

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured