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Hopatcong

New Jersey · 15,147 residents · 10.882 sq mi
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Hopatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,730. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,147
−5%since 2000
from 15,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,392 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Hopatcong
202415K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,730
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,033
+35%since 2000
from $26,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(14,144)
Black1.9%(296)
Hispanic / Latino6%(952)
Asian1.8%(282)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(3,601)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(12,490)
Black2.6%(401)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,714)
Asian2.2%(334)
Other1.9%(282)
Diversity Score39.1%(5,915)
Diversity Score
39
+72%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

Hopatcong, New Jersey has about 15,147 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hopatcong, New Jersey earns about $85,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopatcong, New Jersey expensive?

In Hopatcong, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $287,600, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hopatcong, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Hopatcong, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hopatcong, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hopatcong, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 439 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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