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Mountain Lakes

New Hampshire · 354 residents · 3.521 sq mi
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Mountain Lakes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,603. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 146 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
−29%since 2023
from 500 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 142 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+109%since 2023
from 27.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
323416508600693201020202024Mountain Lakes
2024354
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,603
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,523 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,507
+31%since 2023
from $32,439 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+16%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
58.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
69.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(484)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(11)
Diversity Score7.8%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(340)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(11)
Diversity Score9.6%(34)
Diversity Score
10
+23%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−30%since 2023
from 38.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
Female
52.3%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire has about 354 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire earns about $35,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire expensive?

In Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $264,800.

How educated are people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

About 16.4% of people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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