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Netcong

New Jersey · 2,580 residents · 0.832 sq mi
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Netcong is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 731 residents. Median home value is $149,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,580
−22%since 1990
from 3,311 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,101 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 3,980 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+13%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Netcong
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+44%since 1990
from $16,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $148,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $637 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−27%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,285)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(88)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score8.2%(270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,290)
Black1.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(184)
Asian1.7%(43)
Diversity Score23.3%(602)
Diversity Score
23
+186%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Netcong, New Jersey?

Netcong, New Jersey has about 2,580 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Netcong, New Jersey earns about $55,000 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 $149,600, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Netcong, New Jersey?

About 22.0% 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 3.1% of people in Netcong, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Netcong, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Netcong, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 731 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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