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Lake Hopatcong

New Jersey · 10,232 residents · 7.386 sq mi
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Lake Hopatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $340,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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

10,232
−3%vs 2021
vs 10,521 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,385 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 1,424 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.4
−5%vs 2021
vs 46.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
10K10K10K10K11K20202024Lake Hopatcong
202410K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$100,365
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $110,633 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$47,415
−6%vs 2021
vs $50,378 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$340,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $351,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,509
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,559 in 2021
US average: $1,124
82.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.4% in 2021
17.1% rent
3.4
+7%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(8,065)
Black6%(634)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(719)
Asian6.8%(717)
Other3.7%(386)
Diversity Score49.8%(5,235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(7,813)
Black2.4%(241)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,136)
Asian6.8%(694)
Other2.7%(274)
Diversity Score48.7%(4,988)
49
−2%vs 2021
vs 50 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
12.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.5 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 33.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
83.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
11.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
45.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.1% in 2021
47.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.9% in 2021
13.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey has about 10,232 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey earns about $100,365 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 $340,700, and the typical rent is about $1,509 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey?

About 36.5% 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 4.3% 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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