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Lake Hiawatha

New Jersey · 10,194 residents · 1.104 sq mi
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Lake Hiawatha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $337,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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

10,194
+2%vs 2021
vs 9,987 in 2021
2020 – 2024
9,234 / sq mi
+2%vs 2021
vs 9,046 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
37.7
−4%vs 2021
vs 39.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
10K10K11K11K11K20202024Lake Hiawatha
202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,481
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $85,757 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$40,843
−9%vs 2021
vs $44,679 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$337,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $341,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,192
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,339 in 2021
US average: $1,124
55.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.0% in 2021
44.2% rent
4.2
+5%vs 2021
vs 4.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(4,907)
Black2.7%(274)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(852)
Asian34.5%(3,445)
Other5.1%(509)
Diversity Score78.6%(7,852)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(4,350)
Black3.3%(332)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,277)
Asian37.6%(3,833)
Other6%(610)
Diversity Score83.7%(8,535)
84
+6%vs 2021
vs 79 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+4%vs 2021
vs 24.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
70.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
47.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
50.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.4% in 2021
41.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey?

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey has about 10,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey earns about $80,481 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 $337,400, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey?

About 51.8% 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 2.7% 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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