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Population Review

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

Budd Lake covers 5.4 sq mi of land at 1856 people per square mile.

About Budd Lake, NJ

Budd Lake is a city in New Jersey with a population of 10,106. It ranks #151 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 36.9, younger than the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Budd Lake is $113,036, above the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $437,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,326. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Budd Lake reflects 47.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.4% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.0 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.0%
Black or African American8.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management22.8%
Manufacturing14.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.9%
Information6.9%
Public Administration6.6%
Construction4.5%
Retail Trade3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing3.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.3%
Agriculture & Mining1.5%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.