Lake Hopatcong is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Lake Hopatcong has a 2024 population of 12,227. Lake Hopatcong is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 18.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,301 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Hopatcong is $138,728 with a poverty rate of 4.78%. The median age in Lake Hopatcong is 46.1 years: 45.9 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Hopatcong was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,553 | 81.61% |
| Two or more races | 699 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 608 | 5.8% |
| Black or African American | 580 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,077 | 2.56 | 91 | 9 |
| Married | 2,478 | 3.03 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 1,094 | 1.36 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 339 | 2.96 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Male | 166 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
91.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 216 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 489 | 6.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,011 | 26.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,122 | 14.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,242 | 29.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 1,503 | 19.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,200 | 5,989 | 2,377 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 564 | 209 |
| Asian | 418 | 348 | 324 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 375 | 127 |
| Black | 331 | 331 | 182 |
| Other Race | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,540 | $101,003 | $75,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,292 | $109,952 | $98,750 |
| High School Graduate | $42,401 | $58,750 | $15,197 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $78,179 | $86,775 | $57,866 |
| Some College | $74,000 | $86,442 | $52,041 |
$78,179
Average Earnings
$86,775
Average Male
$57,866
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.45% of Lake Hopatcong residents speak only English, while 17.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,897 | 456 | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 916 | 36 | 3.93% |
| Multiple | 699 | 22 | 3.15% |
| Other | 27 | 14 | 51.85% |
| Black | 580 | 3 | 0.52% |
4.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.52%
Male Poverty Rate
3.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Hopatcong is Other, with 51.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Hopatcong is Black, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.41% |
| High School | 5.58% |
| Some College | 4.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 2.2% |
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,806 | $157,385 |
| Households | $116,317 | $138,728 |
| Married Families | $153,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,250 | $86,865 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
628
Number of Veterans
607
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 242 |
| Second Gulf War | 163 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 7.86% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 10.6% |
| Black | 40 | 10% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 4.09% |
| Other Race | 13 | 48.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
65.21%
Born in Lake Hopatcong
86.56%
Native Born
13.44%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
11.23%
Naturalized
86.56% of Lake Hopatcong residents were born in the United States, with 65.21% having been born in New Jersey. 2.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,227 | 874 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 11,353 | 873 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 10,480 | -41 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 10,521 | 220 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 10,301 | 0 | 0% |