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CITY · 2020 ACS

Upper Greenwood Lake

New Jersey · 3,687 residents · 2.739 sq mi
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Upper Greenwood Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $258,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
3,687
+8%vs 2021
vs 3,401 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,346 / sq mi
+8%vs 2021
vs 1,242 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+14%vs 2021
vs 39.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K20202024Upper Greenwood Lake
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,769
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $108,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,588
−17%vs 2021
vs $49,930 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
−8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $269,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,056
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.5% in 2021
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−1%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,811)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(384)
Asian1%(33)
Other4.9%(167)
Diversity Score37.7%(1,282)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(3,026)
Black2.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino9%(333)
Asian1.5%(55)
Other9.1%(337)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,667)
Diversity Score
45
+20%vs 2021
vs 38 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.5 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 50.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.9% in 2021
Female
47.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.1% in 2021
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey?

Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey has about 3,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey earns about $104,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $258,000, and the typical rent is about $2,056 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey?

About 10.8% of people in Upper Greenwood Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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