Hopelawn is a CDP located in Middlesex County New Jersey. Hopelawn has a 2024 population of 3,395. Hopelawn is currently growing at a rate of 7.71% annually and its population has increased by 38.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Hopelawn is $114,956 with a poverty rate of 4.76%. The median age in Hopelawn is 53 years: 51 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hopelawn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,327 | 44.44% |
| Other race | 684 | 22.91% |
| Two or more races | 429 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 428 | 14.33% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,348 | 2.21 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Married | 1,013 | 2.51 | 46 | 54 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.14 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Female | 26 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 16 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 53 | 2.05% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 392 | 15.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 139 | 5.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,216 | 47.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 6.01% |
| Some College | 388 | 15.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,235 | 1,129 | 117 |
| White | 859 | 808 | 143 |
| Other Race | 684 | 671 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 296 | 279 | 121 |
| Asian | 275 | 225 | 118 |
| Black | 91 | 90 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 61.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,415 | $0 | $41,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $131,154 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,766 | $59,234 | $35,804 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,111 | $77,198 | $41,397 |
| Some College | $54,006 | $0 | $42,463 |
$55,111
Average Earnings
$77,198
Average Male
$41,397
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.33% of Hopelawn residents speak only English, while 56.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 428 | 120 | 28.04% |
| Multiple | 429 | 19 | 4.43% |
| Black | 118 | 2 | 1.69% |
| White | 952 | 1 | 0.11% |
4.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.49%
Male Poverty Rate
7.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hopelawn is Asian, with 28.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hopelawn is White, with 0.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.73% |
| High School | 0.08% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.07% |
| Female Employed | 2.2% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,201 | $127,398 |
| Households | $83,977 | $114,956 |
| Married Families | $114,549 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,975 | $70,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
73.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
213
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 99 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 14.83% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 7.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.15%
Born in Hopelawn
71.03%
Native Born
28.97%
Foreign Born
14.63%
Non Citizen
14.33%
Naturalized
71.03% of Hopelawn residents were born in the United States, with 46.15% having been born in New Jersey. 14.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,395 | 243 | 7.71% |
| 2023 | 3,152 | 242 | 8.32% |
| 2022 | 2,910 | 441 | 17.86% |
| 2021 | 2,469 | 12 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,457 | 0 | 0% |