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Population Review

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey Population 2026

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

The population of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey is 10,406 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 145th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $101,500, the median home value is $402,500, and the median age is 40.3.

10,406

Population

9426

People / sq mi

$101,500

Median Income

$402,500

Median Home Value

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Lake Hiawatha covers 1.1 sq mi of land at 9426 people per square mile.

About Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Lake Hiawatha stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US cities, at roughly 9,426 people per square mile. With 10,406 residents, Lake Hiawatha is a city in New Jersey.

Median household income is $101,500, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US cities, at 2.3% — below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $402,500, with typical rent around $1,426.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 51.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. About 14.6% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lake Hiawatha: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Race & Ethnicity

White51.6%
Black or African American3.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$101,500

Median Household Income

$54,688

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$402,500

Median Home Value

$1,426

Median Rent

60.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.6%

High School+

51.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.3%

Drive Alone

74.7%

Public Transit

14.6%

Work From Home

22.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.7%

Foreign Born

56.3%

Non-English at Home

2.8%

Veterans

11.8%

With Disability

96.3%

Health Insurance

97.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate24.6%
Professional, Scientific & Management18.1%
Manufacturing14.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Retail Trade5.3%
Information5.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.7%
Public Administration2.7%
Construction1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey has a population of 10,406 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 145th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey is $101,500, with 2.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey is $402,500, with median monthly rent at $1,426 and a homeownership rate of 60.8%.

The median age in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey is 40.3 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.


Lake Hiawatha Cdp, NJ Climate

Lake Hiawatha Cdp, NJ has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 1273 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

10.8°C

Avg Temp

1273

Precip (mm/yr)

Jul

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Lake Hiawatha Cdp, NJ — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January-2° / 28°99 mm
February-1° / 31°78 mm
March4° / 39°105 mm
April10° / 50°109 mm
May16° / 60°119 mm
June20° / 69°109 mm
July23° / 74°121 mm
August22° / 72°108 mm
September18° / 65°119 mm
October12° / 53°101 mm
November7° / 44°109 mm
December1° / 34°96 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Lake Hiawatha Cdp, NJ

The most comfortable months to visit Lake Hiawatha Cdp, NJ are typically June, August and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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

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