Pompton Lakes borough is located in Passaic County New Jersey. Pompton Lakes borough has a 2024 population of 10,852. Pompton Lakes borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Pompton Lakes borough is $133,163 with a poverty rate of 8.76%. The median age in Pompton Lakes borough is 39.1 years: 36.5 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pompton Lakes borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,234 | 83.55% |
| Two or more races | 879 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 653 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 227 | 2.05% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,227 | 2.61 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 2,342 | 3.22 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 1,312 | 1.25 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 372 | 3.09 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 201 | 3.45 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 189 | 2.45% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 6.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,186 | 28.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 967 | 12.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,341 | 30.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 1,351 | 17.51% |
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 | 6,150 | 5,923 | 2,551 |
| Hispanic | 1,054 | 892 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 466 | 441 | 86 |
| Asian | 373 | 358 | 238 |
| Other Race | 141 | 109 | 37 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,640 | $85,974 | $84,276 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,208 | $91,071 | $86,920 |
| High School Graduate | $61,767 | $69,688 | $48,233 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,089 | $0 | $24,453 |
| Overall | $75,253 | $85,537 | $68,395 |
| Some College | $76,753 | $92,540 | $68,875 |
$75,253
Average Earnings
$85,537
Average Male
$68,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.51% of Pompton Lakes borough residents speak only English, while 27.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,163 | 695 | 8.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,859 | 265 | 14.25% |
| Multiple | 879 | 58 | 6.6% |
| Other | 227 | 52 | 22.91% |
8.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.35%
Male Poverty Rate
8.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pompton Lakes borough is Other, with 22.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pompton Lakes borough is Multiple, with 6.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.01% |
| High School | 8.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.77% |
| Some College | 3.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 5.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.48% |
| Female Employed | 2.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,281 | $140,577 |
| Households | $113,781 | $133,163 |
| Married Families | $148,343 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $100,345 | $111,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
306
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Vietnam | 77 |
| Korea | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 16 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
64.81%
Born in Pompton Lakes borough
85.35%
Native Born
14.65%
Foreign Born
3.63%
Non Citizen
11.02%
Naturalized
85.35% of Pompton Lakes borough residents were born in the United States, with 64.81% having been born in New Jersey. 3.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,742 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 10,764 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 10,786 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 10,808 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 10,830 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 10,852 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 10,874 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,896 | -110 | -1% |
| 2021 | 11,006 | -89 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 11,095 | 104 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 10,991 | -23 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 11,014 | -19 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 11,033 | -9 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 11,042 | -21 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 11,063 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,085 | -18 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 11,103 | -27 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 11,130 | -27 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 11,157 | 48 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 11,109 | 0 | 0% |