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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,779

Median Agei

59.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.1%2,672

Two or More

3.1%87

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%16

Black

0.1%3

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

6.5%151

Some College (1+ yr)

3.4%78

Associate's Degree

4.3%100

Bachelor's Degree

39.2%906

Master's Degree

26.6%615

Professional Degree

11.6%268

Doctorate

6.8%157

HS or Higher

98.3%

BA or Higher

84.1%

Graduate+

44.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$2,000,001

Median Renti

$2,175

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.8%1,156

Renter-Occupied

8.2%103

Total Units

2,011

Homeownership

91.8%

Vacancy Rate

37.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%12

$200K–$300K

0.6%7

$300K–$500K

1.4%16

$500K–$1M

11.2%130

$1M+

85.7%991

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%57

2010–2019

18%361

2000–2009

13.8%278

1990–1999

2.2%44

1980–1989

7.3%147

1970–1979

3.5%71

1960–1969

5.9%118

1950–1959

8.5%170

1940–1949

5.6%113

1939 or earlier

32.4%652

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%1,130

Electricity

8.8%111

Other

0.8%10

Fuel Oil

0.6%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$215,625

Mean Household Incomei

$286,009

Per Capita Incomei

$130,192

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

1,222

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%21

$20K–$25K

0.7%9

$30K–$35K

0.2%2

$50K–$60K

7.9%99

$60K–$75K

2.2%28

$75K–$100K

15.6%196

$100K–$125K

6.2%78

$125K–$150K

5.4%68

$150K–$200K

9.1%115

$200K+

51.1%643

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

202/PRAC1 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

923.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,193

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,193

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.5%Insured

0.5%Uninsured