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Lake Como

New Jersey · 1,697 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Lake Como is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $441,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
1,697
−2%since 2019
from 1,740 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
6,734 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 6,905 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+19%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K200920202024Lake Como
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,204
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,729
−1%since 2019
from $52,306 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$441,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $441,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,527 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
39.1% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+25%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(1,302)
Black2.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(355)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score49.7%(865)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,199)
Black4.3%(73)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(336)
Asian1.9%(33)
Other1.3%(23)
Diversity Score54.7%(927)
Diversity Score
55
+10%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
−1%since 2019
from 31.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
47.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
9.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Como, New Jersey?

Lake Como, New Jersey has about 1,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Como, New Jersey earns about $76,204 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 $441,400, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Como, New Jersey?

About 51.1% 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 9.6% of people in Lake Como, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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