Population 14,701 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hopatcong
Household size in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hopatcong has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.57 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Hopatcong is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hopatcong: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hopatcong
Renters in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hopatcong is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hopatcong than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the New York area. Vacancy has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Hopatcong is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the New York area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,464 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,681 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,471 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,732 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$268 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hopatcong costs $1,732 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $268 a month since 2006–10, up 18%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hopatcong
Bachelor's degrees in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Hopatcong as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hopatcong is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hopatcong
| Period | Hopatcong | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hopatcong has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hopatcong compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong | 2.49 | 40.9 | 6.7% | 12.9% | 7.8% | 1965 | $1,732 | 34.3% | 94.3% | 3.1% |
| Landing | 2.92 | 39.7 | 12.4% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 1967 | $1,690 | 39.8% | 92.2% | 3.9% |
| Mount Arlington | 2.21 | 48.4 | 3.6% | 23.9% | 8.3% | 1987 | $2,351 | 51.8% | 98.3% | 3.0% |
| Lake Hopatcong | 2.44 | 46.5 | 9.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% | 1968 | $1,751 | 46.9% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| Netcong | 2.01 | 41.9 | 7.7% | 42.2% | 6.8% | 1956 | $1,533 | 35.7% | 93.5% | 3.7% |
| Hurdtown | 2.64 | 47.8 | 6.5% | 16.6% | 10.1% | 1974 | $2,122 | 44.2% | 92.4% | 5.5% |
| Stanhope | 2.70 | 39.8 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 1971 | $1,796 | 47.8% | 95.5% | 5.8% |
| Ledgewood | 2.59 | 44.2 | 4.4% | 18.8% | 3.1% | 1993 | $2,180 | 59.8% | 95.9% | 14.2% |
| Mount Hope | 2.53 | 45.1 | 19.3% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 1956 | $1,854 | 36.7% | 94.2% | 9.9% |
| Kenvil | 2.80 | 45.7 | 8.3% | 18.3% | 4.9% | 1948 | $2,277 | 32.9% | 92.8% | 5.1% |
| Wharton | 2.46 | 46.9 | 8.7% | 33.4% | 5.2% | 1968 | $1,791 | 36.9% | 92.8% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hopatcong. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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