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%.
14,750
Population (2024)
15,124
Population (2010)
15,124
Peak (2010)
-0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,124 |
| 2011 | 15,046 |
| 2012 | 14,907 |
| 2013 | 14,755 |
| 2014 | 14,623 |
| 2015 | 14,425 |
| 2016 | 14,316 |
| 2017 | 14,245 |
| 2018 | 14,197 |
| 2019 | 14,186 |
| 2020 | 14,330 |
| 2021 | 14,492 |
| 2022 | 14,551 |
| 2023 | 14,640 |
| 2024 | 14,750 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 21.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.8% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.6% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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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.