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Lambertville

New Jersey · 4,198 residents (2025 est.) · 1.084 sq mi
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Lambertville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $562,300. With a median age of 59.3, 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 59.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,153
+7%since 2000
from 3,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,831 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+39%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,198 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lambertville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,733
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,647 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,431
+149%since 2000
from $36,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+8%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$562,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+58%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,595)
Black1.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(120)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,569)
Black0.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(347)
Asian2.8%(116)
Other2.1%(86)
Diversity Score31.7%(1,314)
Diversity Score
32
+123%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.4%
+32.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lambertville, New Jersey?

Lambertville, New Jersey has about 4,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lambertville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lambertville, New Jersey earns about $109,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lambertville, New Jersey expensive?

In Lambertville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $562,300, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Lambertville, New Jersey?

About 70.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lambertville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lambertville, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in Lambertville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lambertville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lambertville, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 226 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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