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Lodi

New Jersey · 26,187 residents (2025 est.) · 2.272 sq mi
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#82Most densely populatedof 4,89111,526#267Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82639.5%
The short version

Lodi has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $475,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,082
+9%since 2000
from 23,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,480 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 10,551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26,187 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Lodi
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,305
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,421 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,990
+117%since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+20%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,714
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+25%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(16,277)
Black3.2%(769)
Hispanic / Latino18%(4,309)
Asian8.8%(2,111)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(14,262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(11,127)
Black7.3%(1,917)
Hispanic / Latino39%(10,167)
Asian6.7%(1,750)
Other4.3%(1,121)
Diversity Score81.8%(21,332)
Diversity Score
82
+37%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
39.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 45.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 31.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodi, New Jersey?

Lodi, New Jersey has about 26,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lodi, New Jersey earns about $89,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lodi, New Jersey expensive?

In Lodi, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $475,000, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.

How educated are people in Lodi, New Jersey?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lodi, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lodi, New Jersey?

About 15.4% of people in Lodi, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lodi, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lodi, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,727 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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