Lincroft, New Jersey


Lincroft is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 6,135.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 5.799 square miles, including 5.580 square miles of land and 0.219 square miles of water.

Demographics

Census 2010

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 6,255 people, 2,121 households, and 1,718 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,113.0 people per square mile. There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 384.3/sq mi. 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:
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: