Budd Lake, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Budd Lake, New Jersey is 10,106 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 151st-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $113,036, the median home value is $437,200, and the median age is 36.9.
10,106
Population
1856
People / sq mi
$113,036
Median Income
$437,200
Median Home Value
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Budd Lake covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 1856 people per square mile.
About Budd Lake, NJ
Among US cities, Budd Lake stands out first on household income: a median of $113,036, above the US median of $78,538. Budd Lake is a city in New Jersey with a population of 10,106.
Median household income is $113,036, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $437,200, with typical rent around $1,326.
College attainment is above the local norm at 47.9%, above the national 35.0%. A solid 18.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Budd Lake firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,036
Median Household Income
$51,719
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$437,200
Median Home Value
$1,326
Median Rent
73.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.4%
High School+
47.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
74.5%
Public Transit
18.4%
Work From Home
32.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
16.9%
Foreign Born
66.8%
Non-English at Home
3.5%
Veterans
6.9%
With Disability
94.7%
Health Insurance
97.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.8% |
| Manufacturing | 14.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.9% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Construction | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Budd Lake, New Jersey has a population of 10,106 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 151st-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Budd Lake, New Jersey is $113,036, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Budd Lake, New Jersey is $437,200, with median monthly rent at $1,326 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.
The median age in Budd Lake, New Jersey is 36.9 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.