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Pompton Lakes

New Jersey · 11,127 residents · 2.888 sq mi
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Pompton Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $324,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
11,127
+5%since 2000
from 10,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,853 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 3,684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Pompton Lakes
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,348
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,617
+70%since 2000
from $26,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $176,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,451
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $933 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(9,477)
Black1.2%(127)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(611)
Asian3%(316)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(2,470)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(7,784)
Black1.5%(170)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(2,174)
Asian5.3%(594)
Other3.2%(359)
Diversity Score58%(6,452)
Diversity Score
58
+150%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 79.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?

Pompton Lakes, New Jersey has about 11,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?

The typical household in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey earns about $98,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pompton Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $324,700, and the typical rent is about $1,451 a month.

How educated are people in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?

About 7.2% of people in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pompton Lakes, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 588 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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