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Lake Como

New Jersey · 1,677 residents (2025 est.) · 0.252 sq mi
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Lake Como has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $634,500. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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

1,619
−2%since 2023
from 1,660 in 2023
2009 – 2025
6,425 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 6,587 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.6
+19%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,677 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Como
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$82,045
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,056 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$64,767
+7%since 2023
from $60,253 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.461
+1%since 2023
from 0.455 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$634,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $614,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$1,810
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,813 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
36.7% rent
26.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
38.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
57.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.7
+5%since 2023
from 7.4 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(1,271)
Black2.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(308)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other2%(33)
Diversity Score47.3%(785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(1,275)
Black3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(258)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score44.2%(715)
44
−7%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
21.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
46.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Como, New Jersey?

Lake Como, New Jersey has about 1,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Como, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lake Como, New Jersey earns about $82,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Como, New Jersey expensive?

In Lake Como, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $634,500, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Como, New Jersey?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Como, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Como, New Jersey?

About 3.7% of people in Lake Como, 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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