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Upper Pohatcong

New Jersey · 1,714 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Upper Pohatcong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,914. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Median home value is $192,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,714
−6%since 2019
from 1,830 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,653 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 2,833 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+8%since 2019
from 41.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Upper Pohatcong
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,914
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $94,141 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,002
−3%since 2019
from $38,302 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,311 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.4% in 2019
14.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,608)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score27.4%(501)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,438)
Black4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(111)
Asian1.5%(26)
Other3%(51)
Diversity Score34.1%(584)
Diversity Score
34
+24%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 95.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
+8%since 2019
from 38.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
13.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey?

Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey has about 1,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey earns about $96,914 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 $192,800, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey?

About 23.9% 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 6.0% of people in Upper Pohatcong, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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