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Mountain Lake

New Jersey · 574 residents · 1.126 sq mi
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Mountain Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $340,000. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
+1%since 2023
from 566 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
510 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 503 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
−1%since 2023
from 56.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
443528613698783201020202024Mountain Lake
2024574
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,056
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $99,063 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,357
+8%since 2023
from $56,639 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+7%since 2023
from 0.317 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing16%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$340,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $329,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,808
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,795 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−6%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(52)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score24.8%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(71)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score30.9%(177)
Diversity Score
31
+24%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+4%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

Mountain Lake, New Jersey has about 574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

The typical household in Mountain Lake, New Jersey earns about $108,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Mountain Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $340,000, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

About 8.5% of people in Mountain Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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