Demographics & People — Spring Lake, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,782 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
| Median Age | 59.8 |
| Total Households | 1,301 |
| Family Households | 961 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0286 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,654 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 977 |
| Italian | 652 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 611 |
| German | 331 |
| English | 204 |
| Polish | 142 |
| Other groups | 115 |
| American | 95 |
| Norwegian | 86 |
| Russian | 84 |
Language
| English Only | 2,587 |
| Spanish | 42 |
| Population 5+ | 2,693 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 168 |
| Population 18+ | 2,442 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 29.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Spring Lake, New Jersey.