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Mountain Lakes

New Hampshire · 504 residents · 3.521 sq mi
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Mountain Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 158 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,639 per month, above the US median of $1,124. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
−24%since 2019
from 662 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 188 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+6%since 2019
from 48.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
323416508600693201020202024Mountain Lakes
2024354
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,844 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,818
+25%since 2019
from $29,474 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,639
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,639 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
6.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(45)
Diversity Score21.7%(143)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(468)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian1%(5)
Other10.6%(53)
Diversity Score28.2%(142)
Diversity Score
28
+30%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 35.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
Female
65.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire has about 504 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire earns about $58,750 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 $131,400, and the typical rent is about $1,639 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

About 15.6% 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 7.8% of people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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