Census-designated place · New Jersey
White Meadow Lake, New Jersey
White Meadow Lake, census-designated place, in Morris County, New Jersey. White Meadow Lake had 8,842 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,218). GEOID 3480750.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,842
±1,218 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,710
Median household income
$149,324
±$11,270 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$470,800
±$15,026 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,686
±$215 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is White Meadow Lake and what county is it in?
White Meadow Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Morris County, New Jersey. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 2,417 residents per square mile in 2020.
White Meadow Lake is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
White Meadow Lake lies entirely within Rockaway Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in White Meadow Lake, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts White Meadow Lake's population at 8,842 (±1,218). The 2020 Census counted 8,710 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; White Meadow Lake is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | White Meadow Lake | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,842 ±1,218 | 514,528 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,832 ±183 | 193,245 | −494 |
| Average household size | 3.12 ±0.38 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,837 ±183 | 199,506 | −577 |
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 White Meadow Lake?
The median resident of White Meadow Lake is 39.6 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.4%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | White Meadow Lake | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 ±2.7 | 42.6 | −3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±4.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±2.8 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.4% ±4.2 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±4.5 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6% ±4.0 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| With a disability | 7.0% ±2.1 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.4% ±0.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.5% ±6.1 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.3% ±4.8 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.2% ±1.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 White Meadow Lake earn?
Half of White Meadow Lake's 2,832 households earn less than $149,324 a year (±$11,270), against $137,326 in Morris County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $162,884 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,560 after inflation. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | White Meadow Lake | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $149,324 ±$11,270 | $137,326 | −$13,560 |
| Mean household income | $186,014 ±$15,890 | $186,467 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,250 ±$6,675 | $71,044 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±0.7 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.5% ±1.2 pts | 95.2% | – |
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 White Meadow Lake?
Owners occupy 91.8% of White Meadow Lake's occupied homes and renters 8.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $470,800 by its owner (±$15,026). The median renter pays $2,686 a month including utilities.
| Measure | White Meadow Lake | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $470,800 ±$15,026 | $582,500 | +$35,627 |
| Median gross rent | $2,686 ±$215 | $1,904 | +$541 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.3% ±22.8 pts | 38.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,866 ±$179 | $3,295 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.8% ±4.6 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.2% ±4.6 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,837 ±183 | 199,506 | −577 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±5.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.3% ±4.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7% ±4.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 do people in White Meadow Lake work and get to work?
66.3% of White Meadow Lake's workers drive alone and 27.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | White Meadow Lake | Morris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.4% ±3.6 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3% ±6.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±4.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.3% ±6.7 pts | 21.8% | +21.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.7 min ±1.7 | 29.8 min | −5.4 min |
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 White Meadow Lake?
2 census tracts lie mostly in White Meadow Lake (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $139,663 (Tract 444.04) to $159,954 (Tract 444.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 444.04Morris County | 4,540 | $139,663 |
| Tract 444.03Morris County | 4,927 | $159,954 |
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 White Meadow Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does White Meadow Lake compare with other places in New Jersey?
White Meadow Lake ranks 182nd of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 331st | 787 |
| Residents per square mile | 355th | 787 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 282nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 323rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 60th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 536th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 231st | 780 |
| Median age | 593rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 133rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 105th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 581st | 787 |
White Meadow Lake'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 White Meadow Lake?
16 of the 57 figures for White Meadow Lake 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 White Meadow Lake 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' school search.