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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Medford Lakes

New Jersey · 4,173 residents · 1.14 sq mi
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Medford Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,536. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $161,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,173
−6%since 1990
from 4,462 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,661 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 3,914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+9%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Medford Lakes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$77,536
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,109 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,382
+42%since 1990
from $22,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$161,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$920
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
94.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
5.8% rent
2.1
−18%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(44)
Asian1.4%(64)
Diversity Score6.3%(282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,068)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.5%(20)
Diversity Score4.6%(194)
5
−27%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.1%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 43.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 93.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 28.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

Medford Lakes, New Jersey has about 4,173 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

The typical household in Medford Lakes, New Jersey earns about $77,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Medford Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $920 a month.

How educated are people in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Medford Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

About 2.1% of people in Medford Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford Lakes, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford Lakes, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 289 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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