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Lake Hiawatha

New Jersey · 11,018 residents · 1.104 sq mi
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Lake Hiawatha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $428,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
11,018
+6%since 2023
from 10,406 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,980 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 9,426 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−3%since 2023
from 40.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,663
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,549
Unchangedsince 2023
from $54,688 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+1%since 2023
from 0.386 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $402,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,550
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,426 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+3%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(5,126)
Black2%(203)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(970)
Asian36.2%(3,764)
Other3.3%(343)
Diversity Score77%(8,017)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(5,407)
Black1.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,109)
Asian35.4%(3,902)
Other3.8%(423)
Diversity Score77.7%(8,565)
Diversity Score
78
+1%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+13%since 2023
from 22.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% 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
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
37.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey?

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey has about 11,018 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey earns about $104,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey expensive?

In Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $428,600, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.3% of people in Lake Hiawatha, 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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