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.

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Lakehurst, NJ

Lakehurst, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,681population

36.9median age

This community is a community of 2,681 with a median age of 36.9. The population is predominantly White (64.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (16.3%). Median household income is $84,531. 88.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 62.9%, with a median home value of $248,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.4%1,726

Hispanic/Latino

16.3%436

Black

8.3%222

Asian

5.8%155

Two or More

5.3%142

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%108

High School Diploma

39.6%730

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%187

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%169

Associate's Degree

7.5%138

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%195

Master's Degree

5.3%97

Professional Degree

0.4%8

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

$248,400median home value

$1,742median rent

62.9%homeownership

1,083total units

5.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%60

$50K–$100K

6.5%42

$100K–$150K

3.7%24

$150K–$200K

14.4%93

$200K–$300K

30.9%200

$300K–$500K

33.8%219

$500K–$1M

1.4%9

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

141

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%61

2000–2009

3%33

1990–1999

3.1%34

1980–1989

12.7%138

1970–1979

20.2%219

1960–1969

19.5%211

1950–1959

7%76

1940–1949

14%152

1939 or earlier

14.7%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.4%621

Fuel Oil

30.2%310

Electricity

8.2%84

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%8

No Fuel

0.5%5

Household Economyi

$84,531median household income

$32,620per capita income

10.2%poverty rate

5.5%unemployment

1,306labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8%82

$10K–$15K

2.7%28

$20K–$25K

2.8%29

$25K–$30K

1.5%15

$30K–$35K

4.6%47

$35K–$40K

2.7%28

$45K–$50K

3.4%35

$50K–$60K

7.9%81

$60K–$75K

11.9%122

$75K–$100K

11.8%121

$100K–$125K

27.4%282

$125K–$150K

6.5%67

$150K–$200K

4.5%46

$200K+

4.4%45

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$738/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes96% occupied$738/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,531/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

67%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

33%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2459.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,196

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,176

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

178(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured