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Lake Hopatcong

New Jersey · 10,259 residents · 7.386 sq mi
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Lake Hopatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $424,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
10,259
−1%since 2023
from 10,383 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1,406 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
−1%since 2023
from 46.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K20202024Lake Hopatcong
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,614 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,717
+6%since 2023
from $54,567 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−4%since 2023
from 0.380 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $388,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,686
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,599 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+4%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(7,596)
Black6.2%(639)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,194)
Asian5.4%(561)
Other3.8%(393)
Diversity Score55.4%(5,755)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(7,634)
Black1.4%(142)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,524)
Asian5.8%(592)
Other3.6%(367)
Diversity Score52.4%(5,378)
Diversity Score
52
−5%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+7%since 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% 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
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
10.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey has about 10,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey earns about $117,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey expensive?

In Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $424,200, and the typical rent is about $1,686 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.0% of people in Lake Hopatcong, 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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