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Hopelawn

New Jersey · 3,496 residents · 0.437 sq mi
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Hopelawn is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,242. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value is $372,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,496
+17%since 2023
from 2,986 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,000 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 6,833 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−23%since 2023
from 53.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K20202024Hopelawn
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,242
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,977 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,215
+7%since 2023
from $52,497 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−4%since 2023
from 0.430 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $349,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,272
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,245 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−21%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(952)
Black2.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino44.4%(1,327)
Asian14.3%(428)
Other7.1%(212)
Diversity Score84.3%(2,519)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(828)
Black2.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino50%(1,748)
Asian19.6%(684)
Other4.2%(148)
Diversity Score81.7%(2,854)
Diversity Score
82
−3%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.9 min
+36%since 2023
from 33.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
45.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
27.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hopelawn, New Jersey?

Hopelawn, New Jersey has about 3,496 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hopelawn, New Jersey earns about $113,242 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hopelawn, New Jersey expensive?

In Hopelawn, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $372,100, and the typical rent is about $1,272 a month.

How educated are people in Hopelawn, New Jersey?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hopelawn, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hopelawn, New Jersey?

About 5.4% of people in Hopelawn, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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