Lakehurst borough is located in Ocean County New Jersey. Lakehurst borough has a 2024 population of 2,714. Lakehurst borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 2.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,640 in 2020.
The average household income in Lakehurst borough is $86,288 with a poverty rate of 10.11%. The median age in Lakehurst borough is 39.4 years: 35 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lakehurst borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,839 | 68.98% |
| Two or more races | 385 | 14.44% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 9.26% |
| Asian | 131 | 4.91% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 29 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,005 | 2.65 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 468 | 2.91 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 239 | 1.32 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 194 | 3.05 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 104 | 3.8 | 49 | 51 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 10.1% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 226 | 12.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 844 | 45.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 376 | 20.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 1,154 | 214 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 159 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 141 | 57 |
| Asian | 131 | 131 | 36 |
| Black | 111 | 111 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 29 | 3 |
| Native American | 19 | 10 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 42.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,667 | $0 | $58,362 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,891 | $66,314 | $74,375 |
| High School Graduate | $48,125 | $57,550 | $36,010 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,890 | $0 | $25,341 |
| Overall | $46,333 | $55,714 | $37,313 |
| Some College | $54,375 | $61,563 | $42,350 |
$46,333
Average Earnings
$55,714
Average Male
$37,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.21% of Lakehurst borough residents speak only English, while 13.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,712 | 114 | 6.66% |
| Black | 241 | 80 | 33.2% |
| Hispanic | 466 | 75 | 16.09% |
| Multiple | 385 | 69 | 17.92% |
| Other | 35 | 6 | 17.14% |
10.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
9.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lakehurst borough is Black, with 33.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lakehurst borough is White, with 6.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.66% |
| Some College | 13.05% |
| High School | 6.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.34% |
| Male Employed | 6.07% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,500 | $88,710 |
| Households | $80,458 | $86,288 |
| Married Families | $95,572 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,543 | $65,851 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
183
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 7.86% |
| Asian | 30 | 22.9% |
| Black | 22 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 9.52% |
| Other Race | 10 | 31.25% |
| Native American | 2 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.93%
Born in Lakehurst borough
91.15%
Native Born
8.85%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
7.13%
Naturalized
91.15% of Lakehurst borough residents were born in the United States, with 67.93% having been born in New Jersey. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,769 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 2,758 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2027 | 2,747 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 2,736 | 11 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 2,725 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 2,714 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 2,703 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 2,692 | 18 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 2,674 | 34 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 2,640 | -69 | -2.55% |
| 2019 | 2,709 | 10 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,699 | 13 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 2,686 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 2,684 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 2,687 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,688 | 34 | 1.28% |
| 2013 | 2,654 | 11 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 2,643 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,651 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 2,654 | 0 | 0% |