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Netcong

New Jersey · 3,375 residents · 0.832 sq mi
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Netcong has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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
3,375
+31%since 2000
from 2,580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,056 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 3,101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+9%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Netcong
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,129
+101%since 2000
from $23,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $764 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(2,162)
Black4.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(817)
Asian3.5%(118)
Other1.8%(61)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,145)
Diversity Score
64
+172%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Netcong, New Jersey?

Netcong, New Jersey has about 3,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Netcong, New Jersey earns about $71,250 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 $269,300, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Netcong, New Jersey?

About 36.3% 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 13.8% 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 64 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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