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Lake Como

New Jersey · 1,759 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Lake Como is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,576. Population has declined 5% since 2009. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $404,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,759
−5%since 2009
from 1,861 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
6,980 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 7,385 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+3%since 2009
from 37.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Como
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,576
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $77,813 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,729
−5%since 2009
from $39,860 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $388,600 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,498
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,401 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+6%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,546)
Black1.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(67)
Diversity Score36.9%(686)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,277)
Black6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(322)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other3.5%(61)
Diversity Score56.5%(994)
Diversity Score
57
+53%since 2009
from 37 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Como, New Jersey?

Lake Como, New Jersey has about 1,759 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Como, New Jersey earns about $76,576 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 $404,000, and the typical rent is about $1,498 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Como, New Jersey?

About 39.7% 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 7.9% 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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