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Population Review

Hopatcong, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hopatcong, New Jersey is 14,470 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $114,057, the median home value is $318,600, and the median age is 41.4.

The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (15,124 → 14,750).

14,470

Population

1330

People / sq mi

$114,057

Median Income

$318,600

Median Home Value

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Hopatcong covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 1330 people per square mile.

About Hopatcong, NJ

Homeownership is the standout figure in Hopatcong: 89.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 14,470 residents, Hopatcong is a city in New Jersey.

Households take in a median $114,057, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 3.0%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $318,600, with typical rent around $1,563.

34.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Around 15.2% of workers work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Hopatcong, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Hopatcong borough Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hopatcong borough had a population of 15,124 in 2010 and 14,750 in 2024, a -2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,124 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.18%.

2010 · 15K20102024
Hopatcong borough population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

14,750

Population (2024)

15,124

Population (2010)

15,124

Peak (2010)

-0.18%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201015,124
201115,046
201214,907
201314,755
201414,623
201514,425
201614,316
201714,245
201814,197
201914,186
202014,330
202114,492
202214,551
202314,640
202414,750

Race & Ethnicity

White75.6%
Black or African American2.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$114,057

Median Household Income

$54,035

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$318,600

Median Home Value

$1,563

Median Rent

89.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.0%

High School+

34.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

76.9%

Public Transit

15.2%

Work From Home

35.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

18.8%

Foreign Born

79.3%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

10.6%

With Disability

96.6%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.3%
Manufacturing11.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.8%
Information6.9%
Construction6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.6%
Retail Trade3.6%
Public Administration3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hopatcong, New Jersey has a population of 14,470 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Hopatcong, New Jersey is $114,057, with 3.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hopatcong, New Jersey is $318,600, with median monthly rent at $1,563 and a homeownership rate of 89.5%.

The median age in Hopatcong, New Jersey is 41.4 years. The population is 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The population has declined 2.5% since 2010 (15,124 → 14,750).

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

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