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Lodi

New Jersey · 26,206 residents · 2.272 sq mi
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Lodi has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,249. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $389,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,206
+9%since 2000
from 23,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,534 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 10,551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Lodi
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,249
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,421 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,878
+56%since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
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

Median home value
$389,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $185,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,373
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $811 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
61.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+42%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(10,413)
Black7.7%(2,020)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(10,838)
Asian8.4%(2,194)
Other2%(513)
Diversity Score81.5%(21,348)
Diversity Score
81
+37%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
38.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodi, New Jersey?

Lodi, New Jersey has about 26,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lodi, New Jersey earns about $64,249 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 $389,400, and the typical rent is about $1,373 a month.

How educated are people in Lodi, New Jersey?

About 25.6% 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 11.6% 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 3,851 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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