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Upper Pohatcong

New Jersey · 1,781 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Upper Pohatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $246,700. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,781
−2%vs 2011
vs 1,818 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,757 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 2,814 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+3%vs 2011
vs 41.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Upper Pohatcong
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,523
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,292 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,027
−1%vs 2011
vs $29,211 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.377 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $241,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,323
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−38.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.0% in 2011
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−6%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,572)
Black3.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(116)
Asian3.8%(69)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.7%(558)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,630)
Black2.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(69)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(305)
Diversity Score
17
−44%vs 2011
vs 31 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 33.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.2%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Female
55.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey?

Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey has about 1,781 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey earns about $78,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $246,700, and the typical rent is about $1,323 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of people in Upper Pohatcong, 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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