Population 11,047 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pompton Lakes
Household size in Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Pompton Lakes average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.98, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pompton Lakes is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.1, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Pompton Lakes: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Pompton Lakes
Renters in Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Pompton Lakes is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 27.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.5% of homes in Pompton Lakes are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Pompton Lakes is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,186 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,470 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,938 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,968 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$782 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pompton Lakes pays $1,968 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $782 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
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 Pompton Lakes
Bachelor's degrees in Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Pompton Lakes than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Pompton Lakes: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Pompton Lakes
| Period | Pompton Lakes | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pompton Lakes has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 34 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.5 points, 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).
Pompton Lakes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes | 2.69 | 42.0 | 5.9% | 19.6% | 2.5% | 1963 | $1,968 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 3.2% |
| Riverdale | 2.01 | 60.7 | 4.0% | 36.0% | 7.1% | 1986 | $2,675 | 51.2% | 97.1% | 0.8% |
| Pompton Plains | 2.73 | 44.9 | 5.4% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,038 | 53.8% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Bloomingdale | 2.68 | 42.8 | 6.5% | 28.4% | 4.8% | 1958 | $1,923 | 37.3% | 92.6% | 3.0% |
| Wanaque | 2.54 | 45.9 | 8.6% | 21.2% | 2.2% | 1960 | $1,781 | 42.5% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| Butler | 2.32 | 43.3 | 6.8% | 31.1% | 2.1% | 1965 | $1,652 | 42.4% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| Oakland | 2.86 | 42.0 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,475 | 56.6% | 97.2% | 5.4% |
| Pequannock | 2.96 | 39.2 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 1961 | $1,553 | 53.8% | 95.3% | 4.7% |
| Franklin Lakes | 2.93 | 47.4 | 5.1% | 11.0% | 3.6% | 1983 | $3,157 | 76.5% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Wayne | 2.95 | 44.1 | 5.5% | 21.2% | 3.9% | 1969 | $2,426 | 56.5% | 96.0% | 5.2% |
| Kinnelon | 3.04 | 43.2 | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 1974 | $2,604 | 64.4% | 96.7% | 7.6% |
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 Pompton Lakes. 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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