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Crandon Lakes

New Jersey · 1,293 residents · 2.555 sq mi
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Crandon Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,293
+10%since 2000
from 1,180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+21%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Crandon Lakes
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,167
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,355
+83%since 2000
from $22,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−12%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,139)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(72)
Diversity Score19.4%(250)
Diversity Score
19
+281%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 84.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crandon Lakes, New Jersey?

Crandon Lakes, New Jersey has about 1,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crandon Lakes, New Jersey earns about $94,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crandon Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Crandon Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $284,300.

How educated are people in Crandon Lakes, New Jersey?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crandon Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.0% of people in Crandon Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crandon Lakes, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Crandon Lakes, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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