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Mountain Lake

New Jersey · 494 residents · 1.126 sq mi
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Mountain Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $208,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
+5%since 2019
from 471 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 418 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+5%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
443528613698783201020202024Mountain Lake
2024574
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,781
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,679 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,956
+12%since 2019
from $41,869 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing13.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $195,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,234 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−17%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(441)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(35)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(99)
Diversity Score
20
+285%since 2019
from 5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 31.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
49.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

Mountain Lake, New Jersey has about 494 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Lake, New Jersey earns about $80,781 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 $208,900, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lake, New Jersey?

About 22.5% 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 4.4% of people in Mountain Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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