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 $104,752 with a poverty rate of 10.54%. The median age in Lopatcong township is 46.9 years: 42.9 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lopatcong township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,895 | 76.77% |
| Black or African American | 824 | 9.17% |
| Two or more races | 748 | 8.33% |
| Asian | 395 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 113 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.07% |
| 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 | 3,987 | 2.2 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 1,895 | 2.96 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 1,672 | 1.26 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 253 | 2.62 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 167 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 2.92% |
| Associates Degree | 469 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,998 | 28.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 992 | 14.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,635 | 23.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 1,578 | 22.38% |
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 | 5,260 | 4,987 | 2,092 |
| Hispanic | 774 | 669 | 200 |
| Black | 638 | 638 | 451 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 428 | 162 |
| Asian | 278 | 278 | 176 |
| Other Race | 113 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 black people with a rate of 70.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,389 | $0 | $69,492 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,284 | $146,638 | $76,414 |
| High School Graduate | $51,901 | $60,203 | $40,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,577 | $56,763 | $64,444 |
| Some College | $56,257 | $58,873 | $34,018 |
$57,577
Average Earnings
$56,763
Average Male
$64,444
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85% of Lopatcong township residents speak only English, while 15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,231 | 425 | 6.82% |
| Black | 815 | 295 | 36.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,165 | 128 | 10.99% |
| Multiple | 732 | 108 | 14.75% |
| Other | 113 | 58 | 51.33% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
10.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.5%
Male Poverty Rate
7.49%
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 White, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.29% |
| Some College | 13.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.13% |
| High School | 8.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.6% |
| Male Employed | 12.08% |
| Female Employed | 5.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,625 | $133,439 |
| Households | $91,954 | $104,752 |
| Married Families | $126,427 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,490 | $62,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
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
983
Number of Veterans
967
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 291 |
| Vietnam | 159 |
| Korea | 93 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 323 |
| 18 to 34 | 261 |
| 55 to 64 | 211 |
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 10.99% |
| Black | 326 | 45.28% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 3.43% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
50.53%
Born in Lopatcong township
86.78%
Native Born
13.22%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
10.4%
Naturalized
86.78% of Lopatcong township residents were born in the United States, with 50.53% having been born in New Jersey. 2.82% 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% |