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Population Review

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey Population 2026

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

The population of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey is 10,383 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 146th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $111,614, the median home value is $388,300, and the median age is 46.5.

10,383

Population

1406

People / sq mi

$111,614

Median Income

$388,300

Median Home Value

Lake Hopatcong covers 7.4 sq mi of land at 1406 people per square mile.

About Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Lake Hopatcong is a city in New Jersey with a population of 10,383. It ranks #146 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 46.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Lake Hopatcong is $111,614, above the US median of $74,580. 2.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $388,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,599. The homeownership rate of 93.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lake Hopatcong reflects 43.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White77.4%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$111,614

Median Household Income

$54,567

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$388,300

Median Home Value

$1,599

Median Rent

93.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.4%

High School+

43.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.5%

Drive Alone

76.7%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

29.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.2%

Foreign Born

82.7%

Non-English at Home

7.7%

Veterans

13.6%

With Disability

96.4%

Health Insurance

98.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.0%
Manufacturing16.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.1%
Public Administration7.2%
Construction6.7%
Retail Trade4.4%
Information4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey has a population of 10,383 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 146th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey is $111,614, with 2.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey is $388,300, with median monthly rent at $1,599 and a homeownership rate of 93.4%.

The median age in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey is 46.5 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

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

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