Lopatcong township is located in Warren County New Jersey. Lopatcong township has a 2024 population of 9,467. Lopatcong township is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 7.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,788 in 2020.
The average household income in Lopatcong township is $105,733 with a poverty rate of 10.41%. The median age in Lopatcong township is 46.4 years: 41.5 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lopatcong township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,597 | 72.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,025 | 11.23% |
| Two or more races | 791 | 8.66% |
| Asian | 530 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 185 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,057 | 2.19 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 1,825 | 3.03 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Non Family | 1,770 | 1.28 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Female | 305 | 2.44 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 157 | 2.23 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 2.78% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 8.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,011 | 28.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,040 | 14.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,655 | 23.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 119 | 1.67% |
| Some College | 1,521 | 21.37% |
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 | 5,148 | 4,898 | 2,052 |
| Black | 805 | 805 | 478 |
| Hispanic | 670 | 603 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 448 | 437 | 182 |
| Asian | 412 | 412 | 304 |
| Other Race | 185 | 129 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,313 | $0 | $72,297 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,912 | $140,259 | $79,155 |
| High School Graduate | $51,522 | $51,726 | $44,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,135 | $58,309 | $71,198 |
| Some College | $59,757 | $60,795 | $0 |
$61,135
Average Earnings
$58,309
Average Male
$71,198
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.39% of Lopatcong township residents speak only English, while 15.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,094 | 441 | 7.24% |
| Black | 1,010 | 335 | 33.17% |
| Multiple | 780 | 148 | 18.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,089 | 41 | 3.76% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100% |
10.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.81%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lopatcong township is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lopatcong township is Hispanic, with 3.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.67% |
| Some College | 11.81% |
| High School | 8.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.44% |
| Male Employed | 13.62% |
| Female Employed | 4.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $127,639 | $134,844 |
| Households | $88,388 | $105,733 |
| Married Families | $131,613 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,851 | $66,041 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
884
Number of Veterans
869
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 342 |
| Vietnam | 137 |
| Korea | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 311 |
| 75+ | 283 |
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 522 | 9.43% |
| Black | 347 | 41.41% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
6%
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
51.43%
Born in Lopatcong township
85.28%
Native Born
14.72%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
12.04%
Naturalized
85.28% of Lopatcong township residents were born in the United States, with 51.43% having been born in New Jersey. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,647 | 36 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 9,611 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 9,575 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 9,539 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 9,503 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 9,467 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 9,431 | 36 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 9,395 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 9,394 | 606 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 8,788 | 386 | 4.59% |
| 2019 | 8,402 | 84 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 8,318 | 44 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 8,274 | 38 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 8,236 | -46 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 8,282 | -18 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 8,300 | 109 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 8,191 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 8,187 | 22 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 8,165 | 60 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 8,105 | 0 | 0% |