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Collings Lakes

New Jersey · 1,501 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Collings Lakes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,232. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,501
−13%since 2000
from 1,726 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,338 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+12%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Collings Lakes
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,232
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,711
+44%since 2000
from $17,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,479)
Black3.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(147)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.9%(499)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(1,164)
Black4.3%(64)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(177)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(573)
Diversity Score
38
+32%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collings Lakes, New Jersey?

Collings Lakes, New Jersey has about 1,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Collings Lakes, New Jersey?

The typical household in Collings Lakes, New Jersey earns about $57,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collings Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Collings Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $143,100.

How educated are people in Collings Lakes, New Jersey?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Collings Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collings Lakes, New Jersey?

About 9.4% of people in Collings Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collings Lakes, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Collings Lakes, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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