Lincroft, New Jersey

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.799 square miles (15.019 km²), including 5.580 square miles (14.452 km²) of land and 0.219 square miles (0.567 km²) of water (3.78%).

Census 2010

The 2010 United States Census counted 6,135 people, 2,102 households, and 1,675 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,099.5 per square mile (424.5/km²). The CDP contained 2,159 housing units at an average density of 386.9 per square mile (149.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.77% (5,814) White, 0.52% (32) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 3.26% (200) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.23% (14) from other races, and 1.22% (75) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.55% (218) of the population.

Out of a total of 2,102 households, 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the CDP, 26.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.2 years. For every 100 females the census counted 93.4 males, but for 100 females at least 18 years old, it was 92.3 males.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 6,255 people, 2,121 households, and 1,718 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,113.0 people per square mile (429.7/km²). There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 384.3/sq mi (148.4/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.11% White, 0.83% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.52% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of the population.

There were 2,121 households out of which 41.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $94,199, and the median income for a family was $104,972. Males had a median income of $79,177 versus $41,875 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $37,910. About 3.0% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Lincroft is home to several schools, including:

Transportation

New Jersey Transit offers local bus service on the 833 route. NJ Transit train service on the North Jersey Coast Line is available at the Red Bank station.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Lincroft include: