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White Meadow Lake

New Jersey · 8,710 residents · 3.604 sq mi
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White Meadow Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,777. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% 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
8,710
−4%since 2000
from 9,052 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,417 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024White Meadow Lake
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,777
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,039
+54%since 2000
from $32,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
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

Median home value
$359,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,033
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,106 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(7,957)
Black1.6%(142)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(426)
Asian4.7%(425)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(2,318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(6,445)
Black2.5%(218)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,116)
Asian6.7%(586)
Other3.8%(328)
Diversity Score53.4%(4,651)
Diversity Score
53
+109%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey?

White Meadow Lake, New Jersey has about 8,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey earns about $140,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Meadow Lake, New Jersey expensive?

In White Meadow Lake, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $359,500, and the typical rent is about $2,033 a month.

How educated are people in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey?

About 3.9% of people in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Meadow Lake, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, White Meadow Lake, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 708 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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