Demographics & People — Shark River Hills, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,035 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 49.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,263 |
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| Family Households | 901 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1287 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,766 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 33 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 170 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 938 |
| Italian | 676 |
| German | 558 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 465 |
| English | 436 |
| Other groups | 385 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 166 |
| American | 158 |
| Polish | 138 |
| Hungarian | 103 |
Language
| English Only | 2,704 |
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| Spanish | 95 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,896 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 180 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,487 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shark River Hills, New Jersey.
