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Netcong

New Jersey · 3,924 residents (2025 est.) · 0.832 sq mi
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Netcong has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,958. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,659
+42%since 2000
from 2,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,398 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 3,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+19%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,924 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Netcong
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,958
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,788
+116%since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+4%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,432
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,290)
Black1.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(184)
Asian1.7%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(2,110)
Black5.3%(195)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(1,014)
Asian3.1%(112)
Other6.2%(228)
Diversity Score72.9%(2,667)
Diversity Score
73
+212%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
26.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2016
from 75.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2016
from 15.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Netcong, New Jersey?

Netcong, New Jersey has about 3,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Netcong, New Jersey earns about $83,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Netcong, New Jersey expensive?

In Netcong, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $346,100, and the typical rent is about $1,432 a month.

How educated are people in Netcong, New Jersey?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Netcong, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Netcong, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Netcong, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Netcong, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Netcong, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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