Borough · New Jersey
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Hopatcong, borough, in Sussex County, New Jersey. Hopatcong had 14,824 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,362 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,565 (±49). GEOID 3432910.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,362 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,565 ±49
Median household income
$115,758
±$8,113 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$340,700
±$12,503 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,777
±$251 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hopatcong and what county is it in?
Hopatcong is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 1,320 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hopatcong is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hopatcong, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,824 people lived in Hopatcong on July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,362 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,565 (±49).
| Measure | Hopatcong | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,565 ±49 | 145,807 | +284 |
| Households | 5,964 ±293 | 57,767 | +394 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.12 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,496 ±285 | 62,865 | no clear change |
Hopatcong's population since 2000
From 15,888 in 2000 to 14,824 in 2025: down 6.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hopatcong as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hopatcong?
The median resident of Hopatcong is 41.0 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.6%. 14.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hopatcong | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0 ±2.0 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±2.0 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±1.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±1.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.6% ±3.5 pts | 11.9% | +6.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.3% ±4.3 pts | 79.7% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.1 pts | 2.0% | −2.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.6% ±3.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6% ±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±1.6 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.6% ±3.5 pts | 40.3% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±3.0 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±2.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hopatcong earn?
Half of Hopatcong's 5,964 households earn less than $115,758 a year (±$8,113), against $116,186 in Sussex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $110,024 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hopatcong | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,758 ±$8,113 | $116,186 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $135,609 ±$11,358 | $144,531 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,016 ±$5,203 | $57,252 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±4.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.1% ±1.1 pts | 94.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hopatcong?
Owners occupy 87.1% of Hopatcong's occupied homes and renters 12.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,700 by its owner (±$12,503). The median renter pays $1,777 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hopatcong | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $340,700 ±$12,503 | $369,400 | +$49,026 |
| Median gross rent | $1,777 ±$251 | $1,585 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7% ±12.4 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,349 ±$96 | $2,473 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.1% ±2.9 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.9% ±2.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,496 ±285 | 62,865 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.2% ±2.4 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hopatcong building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Hopatcong in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hopatcong work and get to work?
74.6% of Hopatcong's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Hopatcong | Sussex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.2% ±2.1 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±4.0 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±2.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9% ±3.4 pts | 14.9% | +12.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.9 min ±2.4 | 36.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hopatcong?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Hopatcong (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $107,596 (Tract 3749) to $125,938 (Tract 3745).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3748Sussex County | 4,815 | $113,447 |
| Tract 3747Sussex County | 4,096 | $116,699 |
| Tract 3749Sussex County | 3,826 | $107,596 |
| Tract 3745Sussex County | 1,828 | $125,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hopatcong) · Census block assignment files
How does Hopatcong compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hopatcong is the 2,419th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hopatcong ranks 358th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 156th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 517th | 787 |
| Median household income | 358th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 369th | 785 |
| Median home value | 569th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 354th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 397th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 514th | 780 |
| Median age | 499th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 251st | 777 |
| Work from home | 400th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 89th | 787 |
Hopatcong's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Hopatcong with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hopatcong?
12 of the 57 figures for Hopatcong on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hopatcong are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hopatcong.