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Lambertville

New Jersey · 4,139 residents · 1.084 sq mi
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Lambertville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,744. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,139
+7%since 2000
from 3,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,818 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+20%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Lambertville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,744
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,578
+117%since 2000
from $36,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,366
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+25%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(3,337)
Black1.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(525)
Asian1.5%(62)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,479)
Diversity Score
36
+152%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lambertville, New Jersey?

Lambertville, New Jersey has about 4,139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lambertville, New Jersey earns about $105,744 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 $429,500, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.

How educated are people in Lambertville, New Jersey?

About 62.4% 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 6.8% 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 212 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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