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Pines Lake

New Jersey · 3,033 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Pines Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $596,100. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% 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

3,033
−1%vs 2021
vs 3,079 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,260 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 2,294 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.5
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 50.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$157,379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $164,310 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$73,921
−8%vs 2021
vs $80,309 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.2% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$596,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $576,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
94.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.3% in 2021
5.7% rent
3.8
+8%vs 2021
vs 3.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(2,549)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(286)
Asian4.7%(144)
Other3.1%(95)
Diversity Score37.9%(1,166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,478)
Black1.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(207)
Asian7.3%(220)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score35.9%(1,088)
36
−5%vs 2021
vs 38 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
26.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.1 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 34.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
82.8%
+9.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
61.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
52.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.5% in 2021
50.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.5% in 2021
16.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Pines Lake, New Jersey?

Pines Lake, New Jersey has about 3,033 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pines Lake, New Jersey earns about $157,379 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 $596,100.

How educated are people in Pines Lake, New Jersey?

About 62.4% 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 0.5% 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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