Demographics & People — Lake Como, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,660 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
| Median Age | 49.6 |
| Total Households | 834 |
| Family Households | 364 |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3306 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,417 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 308 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 542 |
| Italian | 456 |
| Other groups | 379 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 304 |
| German | 211 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 172 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 154 |
| English | 131 |
| Polish | 95 |
| Russian | 64 |
Language
| English Only | 1,329 |
| Spanish | 254 |
| Population 5+ | 1,617 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 57 |
| Population 18+ | 1,474 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Como, New Jersey.