Demographics & People — Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,383 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,070 |
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| Family Households | 2,972 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3867 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,033 |
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| Black or African American | 639 |
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| Asian | 561 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,194 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 2,582 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,188 |
| Italian | 1,558 |
| German | 1,540 |
| Other groups | 1,145 |
| English | 928 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 916 |
| Polish | 778 |
| American | 536 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 436 |
Language
| English Only | 8,243 |
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| Spanish | 511 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,966 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 628 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,475 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.
