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Pines Lake

New Jersey · 2,882 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Pines Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,348. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $626,500. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% 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

2,882
−4%since 2023
from 2,989 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,148 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.8
+3%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Pines Lake
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$172,348
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $177,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$91,507
Unchangedsince 2023
from $91,237 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.424
+3%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$626,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $612,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
98.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
1.2% rent
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
+5%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,471)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(280)
Asian2.1%(62)
Other5.5%(165)
Diversity Score38%(1,137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(2,322)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(280)
Asian2.2%(64)
Other7.1%(204)
Diversity Score42%(1,210)
42
+10%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

67.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
25.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.7 min
−6%since 2023
from 34.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
19.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
82.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Pines Lake, New Jersey?

Pines Lake, New Jersey has about 2,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pines Lake, New Jersey earns about $172,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pines Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Pines Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $626,500.

How educated are people in Pines Lake, New Jersey?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pines Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.7% of people in Pines 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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