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Hopatcong

New Jersey · 14,362 residents · 10.882 sq mi
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Hopatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,679. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $240,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
14,362
−10%since 2000
from 15,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+22%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Hopatcong
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,679
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,799 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,527
+63%since 2000
from $26,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,505
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $915 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(10,487)
Black2.9%(423)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(2,544)
Asian2.5%(353)
Other0.9%(129)
Diversity Score49.8%(7,159)
Diversity Score
50
+120%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

Hopatcong, New Jersey has about 14,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hopatcong, New Jersey earns about $97,679 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 $240,600, and the typical rent is about $1,505 a month.

How educated are people in Hopatcong, New Jersey?

About 31.6% 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 1.9% 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 1,224 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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