CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Lake Mohawk

New Jersey · 9,916 residents · 5.021 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Lake Mohawk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,603. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 53% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,916
+2%since 2000
from 9,755 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,975 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Lake Mohawk
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,603
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,699 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,178
+46%since 2000
from $35,637 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$389,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $577 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lake Mohawk on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(9,269)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(247)
Asian1.1%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(955)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(9,115)
Black0.5%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(473)
Asian1.5%(148)
Other0.4%(37)
Diversity Score17.1%(1,696)
Diversity Score
17
+75%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 34.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Lake Mohawk

North Star
Pop 7,834
Palm Beach
Pop 9,423
Miami Shores
Pop 11,669
Longboat Key
Pop 7,359
Places similar to Lake Mohawk
Head to head

Compare Lake Mohawk to nearby cities

LAKE MOHAWK VS
Hopatcong
Income$115,758+9%
Home value$340,700−13%
Population14,824+56%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE MOHAWK VS
Lake Hopatcong
Income$117,625+10%
Home value$424,200+9%
Population10,259+8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE MOHAWK VS
Newton
Income$76,221−29%
Home value$302,700−22%
Population8,486−11%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
LAKE MOHAWK VS
Oak Ridge
Income$121,875+14%
Home value$436,100+12%
Population10,954+15%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey?

Lake Mohawk, New Jersey has about 9,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey earns about $106,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Mohawk, New Jersey expensive?

In Lake Mohawk, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $389,600, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.1% of people in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Mohawk, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Mohawk, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 986 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Lake Mohawk with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →