Township · New Jersey
Lopatcong Township, New Jersey
Lopatcong Township, township, in Warren County, New Jersey. Lopatcong Township had 9,537 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,776 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,321 (±21). GEOID 3404141490.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,537
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,776 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,321 ±21
Median household income
$91,114
±$7,505 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$358,400
±$17,540 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,582
±$178 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Lopatcong Township and what county is it in?
Lopatcong Township is a township in Warren County, New Jersey. It covers 7.3 square miles of land, 1,200 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Lopatcong Township: Delaware Park (CDP, 739 in 2020) and Lopatcong Overlook (CDP, 692 in 2020).
Lopatcong Township is in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Lopatcong Township is the same area as Census Tract 322 of Warren County: the tract's figures are Lopatcong Township's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lopatcong Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,537 people lived in Lopatcong Township on July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,776 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,321 (±21).
| Measure | Lopatcong Township | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,321±21 | 110,849 | +1,026 |
| Households | 4,098±286 | 45,391 | +622 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.15 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,113±285 | 46,789 | +452 |
Lopatcong Township's population since 2000
From 5,765 in 2000 to 9,537 in 2025: up 65.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lopatcong Township 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 Lopatcong Township?
The median resident of Lopatcong Township is 46.1 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.0%. 16.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lopatcong Township | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±3.5 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±3.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±4.6 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Male | 51.7%±4.0 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.0%±5.1 pts | 13.0% | +6.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7%±7.0 pts | 74.6% | −19.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.0%±3.3 pts | 5.6% | +7.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.8 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±3.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.0%±3.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.4%±4.1 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5%±3.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5%±2.4 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.9%±5.3 pts | 36.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.4%±3.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9%±4.6 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Lopatcong Township earn?
Half of Lopatcong Township's 4,098 households earn less than $91,114 a year (±$7,505), against $100,869 in Warren County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $109,465 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $18,351 after inflation. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lopatcong Township | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,114±$7,505 | $100,869 | −$18,351 |
| Mean household income | $109,725±$9,116 | $118,920 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,455±$3,909 | $48,600 | −$7,151 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±4.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.6%±8.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7%±2.9 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±3.4 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Lopatcong Township?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Lopatcong Township's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $358,400 by its owner (±$17,540). The median renter pays $1,582 a month including utilities, and 35.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lopatcong Township | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $358,400±$17,540 | $346,500 | +$26,605 |
| Median gross rent | $1,582±$178 | $1,409 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.5%±14.8 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,140±$274 | $2,317 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±5.5 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.2%±5.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,113±285 | 46,789 | +452 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.8%±5.4 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2%±2.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1%±4.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±3.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Lopatcong Township building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Lopatcong Township in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.2 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 Lopatcong Township work and get to work?
79.5% of Lopatcong Township's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Lopatcong Township | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±4.9 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±3.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±7.2 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7%±4.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±6.2 pts | 12.5% | +8.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.0 min±3.0 | 34.0 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 Lopatcong Township?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lopatcong Township, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
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 Lopatcong Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Lopatcong Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lopatcong Township is the 1,289th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 139th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Lopatcong Township ranks 568th 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 | 139th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 534th | 787 |
| Median household income | 568th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 488th | 785 |
| Median home value | 541st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 501st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 441st | 780 |
| Median age | 219th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 457th | 777 |
| Work from home | 504th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 57th | 787 |
Lopatcong Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 Lopatcong Township?
15 of the 57 figures for Lopatcong Township 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
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