Hopatcong borough, NJ

Hopatcong borough Overview

14,411
TOTAL POPULATION
7,288
MALE POPULATION
7,123
FEMALE POPULATION
102.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.74
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,157
PER CAPITA INCOME
$123,706
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$107,670
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,770
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,857
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Hopatcong borough

The most populous races in Hopatcong borough are White / Caucasian (11,751 | 81.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2,542 | 17.6%), and Two or more Races (1,209 | 8.4%).
Race in Hopatcong borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian4463.1%
Black / African American4413.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,54217.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian11,75181.5%
Two or more Races1,2098.4%
Some other Race5643.9%
Total14,411100.0%

Ancestry in Hopatcong borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Hopatcong borough are Italian (3,572 | 24.8%), Irish (3,031 | 21.0%), German (2,214 | 15.4%), Polish (1,393 | 9.7%), and English (1,176 | 8.2%), together accounting for 79.0% of all Hopatcong borough residents.
Ancestry in Hopatcong borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
African550.4%
Albanian210.2%
American3422.4%
Arab310.2%
Argentinean370.3%
Armenian450.3%
Austrian530.4%
Barbadian210.2%
Basque110.1%
Bhutanese190.1%
Blackfeet390.3%
Bolivian60.0%
British460.3%
Canadian90.1%
Celtic80.1%
Central American640.4%
Cherokee430.3%
Chilean310.2%
Colombian2681.9%
Costa Rican70.1%
Croatian460.3%
Cuban2671.8%
Czech610.4%
Czechoslovakian80.1%
Danish80.1%
Dominican2291.6%
Dutch1971.4%
Eastern European500.4%
Ecuadorian770.5%
Egyptian200.1%
English1,1768.2%
Estonian120.1%
European1150.8%
Filipino140.1%
Finnish240.2%
French1641.1%
French Canadian470.3%
German2,21415.4%
Ghanaian470.3%
Greek1941.3%
Haitian400.3%
Hungarian1781.2%
Indian (Asian)1751.2%
Irish3,03121.0%
Israeli110.1%
Italian3,57224.8%
Jamaican150.1%
Korean1761.2%
Lithuanian1360.9%
Luxembourger120.1%
Mexican1360.9%
Mongolian90.1%
Norwegian500.4%
Pennsylvania German220.2%
Peruvian1531.1%
Polish1,3939.7%
Portuguese1521.1%
Puerto Rican9976.9%
Romanian220.2%
Russian950.7%
Salvadoran570.4%
Scotch-Irish1861.3%
Scottish1791.2%
Slavic620.4%
Slovak470.3%
South African190.1%
South American6124.3%
Spaniard280.2%
Spanish890.6%
Sri Lankan100.1%
Subsaharan African1210.8%
Swedish1731.2%
Swiss210.2%
Syrian110.1%
Thai450.3%
Ukrainian4062.8%
Uruguayan400.3%
Welsh490.3%
West Indian1010.7%
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Immigrants in Hopatcong borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Hopatcong borough came from Latin America (702 | 4.9%), Europe (471 | 3.3%), South America (426 | 3.0%), Asia (304 | 2.1%), and Caribbean (259 | 1.8%), together accounting for 15.0% of all Hopatcong borough residents.
Immigrants in Hopatcong borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan590.4%
Africa1000.7%
Albania310.2%
Argentina540.4%
Asia3042.1%
Austria80.1%
Bolivia60.0%
Brazil240.2%
Canada50.0%
Caribbean2591.8%
Central America170.1%
China820.6%
Colombia1831.3%
Cuba1050.7%
Dominican Republic1190.8%
Eastern Africa150.1%
Eastern Asia1010.7%
Eastern Europe2301.6%
Ecuador240.2%
Egypt90.1%
El Salvador160.1%
England220.2%
Europe4713.3%
Germany340.2%
Ghana210.2%
Greece270.2%
Guatemala10.0%
Haiti140.1%
Hong Kong320.2%
India590.4%
Italy130.1%
Jamaica210.2%
Japan190.1%
Kenya150.1%
Latin America7024.9%
Malaysia30.0%
Netherlands230.2%
Northern Africa90.1%
Northern Europe1030.7%
Pakistan150.1%
Peru920.6%
Philippines670.5%
Poland1170.8%
Portugal330.2%
Romania180.1%
Scotland810.6%
South America4263.0%
South Central Asia1330.9%
South Eastern Asia700.5%
Southern Europe730.5%
Taiwan140.1%
Ukraine520.4%
Uruguay400.3%
Western Africa210.2%
Western Europe650.4%
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Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough

Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough

The most populous age groups in Hopatcong borough are 55 to 59 Years (712 | 9.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (618 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years310 (4.3%)280 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years346 (4.8%)494 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years404 (5.5%)414 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years416 (5.7%)270 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years433 (5.9%)275 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years558 (7.7%)618 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years506 (6.9%)539 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years533 (7.3%)561 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years469 (6.4%)432 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years476 (6.5%)548 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years688 (9.4%)611 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years712 (9.8%)617 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years521 (7.1%)461 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years376 (5.2%)384 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years235 (3.2%)311 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years167 (2.3%)188 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years107 (1.5%)81 (1.1%)
85 Years and over31 (0.4%)39 (0.5%)
Total7,288 (100.0%)7,123 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Hopatcong borough

Median Family Size in Hopatcong borough

The median family size in Hopatcong borough is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,050 | 77.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (283 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Hopatcong borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,050 (77.4%)3.04
Single Male/Father283 (7.2%)2.55
Single Female/Mother608 (15.4%)2.97
Total Families3,941 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Hopatcong borough

The median household size in Hopatcong borough is 2.50 persons per household, with single female/mother households (608 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (1,815 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Hopatcong borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,050 (53.0%)3.06
Single Male/Father283 (4.9%)2.89
Single Female/Mother608 (10.6%)3.15
Non-family1,815 (31.5%)1.28
Total Households5,756 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough

Out of a total of 5,756 households in Hopatcong borough, 3,941 (68.5%) are family households, while 1,815 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,621, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,387.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,387 (24.1%)
2-Person Households1,621 (28.2%)372 (6.5%)
3-Person Households975 (16.9%)56 (1.0%)
4-Person Households911 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households281 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households143 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,941 (68.5%)1,815 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Hopatcong borough

Fertility by Age in Hopatcong borough

Average fertility rate in Hopatcong borough is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years100 (80.6%)70.0
35 to 50 years24 (19.4%)14.0
Total124 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough

50.8% of women with births (124) in Hopatcong borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years57 (57.0%)43 (43.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Total63 (50.8%)61 (49.2%)

Fertility by Education in Hopatcong borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Hopatcong borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma30 (24.2%)33.0
College or Associate's Degree60 (48.4%)63.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (15.3%)21.0
Graduate Degree15 (12.1%)31.0
Total124 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough

49.2% of women with births in Hopatcong borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 65.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 68.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Hopatcong borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (40.0%)18 (60.0%)
College or Associate's Degree39 (65.0%)21 (35.0%)
Bachelor's Degree6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Graduate Degree6 (40.0%)9 (60.0%)
Total63 (50.8%)61 (49.2%)

Income in Hopatcong borough

Income Overview in Hopatcong borough

Per Capita Income in Hopatcong borough is $52,157, while median incomes of families and households are $123,706 and $107,670 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income14,411$52,157
Median Family Income3,941$123,706
Mean Family Income3,941$145,637
Median Household Income5,756$107,670
Mean Household Income5,756$129,592
Income Deficit3,941$12,770
Wage / Income Gap (%)14,41111.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)14,41188.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index14,4110.38

Earnings by Sex in Hopatcong borough

Average Earnings in Hopatcong borough are $57,705, $60,853 for men and $53,974 for women, a difference of 11.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Hopatcong borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,877 (53.9%)$60,853
Female4,166 (46.1%)$53,974
Total9,043 (100.0%)$57,705

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hopatcong borough

The most common earnings brackets in Hopatcong borough are $100,000+ for men (1,103 | 22.6%) and $100,000+ for women (716 | 17.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Hopatcong borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less70 (1.4%)151 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99957 (1.2%)147 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499168 (3.4%)95 (2.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999132 (2.7%)110 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49956 (1.1%)103 (2.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (0.4%)114 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49989 (1.8%)76 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99979 (1.6%)77 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499114 (2.3%)44 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999127 (2.6%)157 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999149 (3.1%)298 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999196 (4.0%)99 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999180 (3.7%)162 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999184 (3.8%)177 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999324 (6.6%)169 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999228 (4.7%)136 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999440 (9.0%)460 (11.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999465 (9.5%)338 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999696 (14.3%)537 (12.9%)
$100,000+1,103 (22.6%)716 (17.2%)
Total4,877 (100.0%)4,166 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough

Average earnings in Hopatcong borough are $66,176 for men and $57,645 for women, a difference of 12.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $129,438, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $49,704. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,690, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $39,444.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$49,704$39,444
High School Diploma$52,153$40,153
College or Associate's Degree$66,688$49,375
Bachelor's Degree$79,310$66,331
Graduate Degree$129,438$70,690
Total$66,176$57,645

Family Income in Hopatcong borough

Family Income Brackets in Hopatcong borough

According to the Hopatcong borough family income data, there are 1,092 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 24 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Hopatcong borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000591.5%
$10,000 to $14,999431.1%
$15,000 to $24,999240.6%
$25,000 to $34,999872.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992335.9%
$50,000 to $74,99953213.5%
$75,000 to $99,99950412.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,09227.7%
$150,000 to $199,99967817.2%
$200,000+68617.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hopatcong borough

6-person families (134 | 3.4%) account for the highest median family income in Hopatcong borough with $191,400 per family, while 2-person families (1,711 | 43.4%) have the highest median income of $51,862 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Hopatcong borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,711 (43.4%)$103,723
3-Person Families1,005 (25.5%)$124,107
4-Person Families838 (21.3%)$134,745
5-Person Families243 (6.2%)$186,607
6-Person Families134 (3.4%)$191,400
7+ Person Families10 (0.3%)$0
Total3,941 (100.0%)$123,706

Family Income by Number of Earners in Hopatcong borough

The median family income in Hopatcong borough is $123,706, with families comprising 3+ earners (504) having the highest median family income of $195,645, while families with no earners (361) have the lowest median family income of $62,986, accounting for 12.8% and 9.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Hopatcong borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners361 (9.2%)$62,986
1 Earner1,167 (29.6%)$91,313
2 Earners1,909 (48.4%)$135,381
3+ Earners504 (12.8%)$195,645
Total3,941 (100.0%)$123,706

Household Income in Hopatcong borough

Household Income Brackets in Hopatcong borough

With 1,537 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Hopatcong borough, accounting for 26.7% of all households. In contrast, only 75 households (1.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Hopatcong borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001272.2%
$10,000 to $14,999751.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991733.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992073.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993175.5%
$50,000 to $74,99988115.3%
$75,000 to $99,99981214.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,53726.7%
$150,000 to $199,99982314.3%
$200,000+80614.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Hopatcong borough

The median household income in Hopatcong borough is $107,670, with the highest median household income of $129,899 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,682 households (46.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $82,232, with 75 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Hopatcong borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years75 (1.3%)$82,232
25 to 44 Years1,806 (31.4%)$105,856
45 to 64 Years2,682 (46.6%)$129,899
65+ Years1,193 (20.7%)$90,547
Total5,756 (100.0%)$107,670

Poverty in Hopatcong borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Hopatcong borough, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 50 males (14.0%) and 8 females (11.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years19 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (14.0%)37 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)47 (11.8%)
25 to 34 Years29 (2.7%)40 (3.5%)
35 to 44 Years51 (5.1%)61 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years5 (0.4%)10 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years24 (1.9%)63 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years19 (3.1%)58 (8.4%)
75 Years and over40 (13.1%)30 (9.7%)
Total268 (3.7%)363 (5.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough

According to the poverty statistics in Hopatcong borough, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years262 (89.4%)280 (100.0%)
5 Years137 (87.8%)133 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years306 (86.0%)512 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years228 (100.0%)217 (96.0%)
15 Years159 (100.0%)59 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years120 (100.0%)81 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years570 (100.0%)350 (88.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,035 (97.3%)1,117 (96.5%)
35 to 44 Years951 (94.9%)932 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,159 (99.6%)1,149 (99.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,209 (98.1%)1,015 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years592 (96.9%)637 (91.6%)
75 Years and over265 (86.9%)278 (90.3%)
Total6,993 (96.3%)6,760 (94.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hopatcong borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Hopatcong borough show that 2.1% or 65 of the total 3,050 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.9%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Hopatcong borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,787 (98.0%)36 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,045 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children153 (84.1%)29 (15.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,985 (97.9%)65 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hopatcong borough

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Hopatcong borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)19 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)45 (13.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)11 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)75 (12.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hopatcong borough

The poverty data for Hopatcong borough shows that 65 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 75 of the single-parent households (8.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (15.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (14.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Hopatcong borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children36 (2.0%)19 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)45 (11.9%)
3 or 4 Children29 (15.9%)11 (14.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (2.1%)75 (8.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Hopatcong borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Hopatcong borough

Among the 8,367 employed individuals in Hopatcong borough, private company employees (6,015 | 71.9%), local government employees (627 | 7.5%), and state government employees (555 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Hopatcong borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,01571.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1662.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4134.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations4165.0%
Local Government Employees6277.5%
State Government Employees5556.6%
Federal Government Employees1752.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,367100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Hopatcong borough

According to the labor force statistics for Hopatcong borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,937), 74.2% or 8,857 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 275 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.5% or 1,123 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years195 (42.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years585 (82.6%)53 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,123 (95.5%)42 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years913 (87.4%)12 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,786 (89.5%)29 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,972 (84.9%)65 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,112 (83.7%)31 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years692 (70.5%)5 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years424 (32.5%)37 (8.7%)
75 Years and over51 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,857 (74.2%)275 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough

According to labor force statistics for Hopatcong borough, 85.9% of individuals (7,602) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,850) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 182 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.5% or 2,973 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School174 (71.3%)21 (8.6%)
High School Diploma2,267 (85.4%)16 (0.6%)
College / Associate Degree2,184 (80.8%)151 (5.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,973 (91.5%)36 (1.1%)
Total7,602 (85.9%)212 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hopatcong borough are Management (1,062 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (888 | 10.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (664 | 7.7%), Business & Financial (603 | 7.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (579 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Hopatcong borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Hopatcong borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.4%), Computers & Mathematics (80.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (98.8%), Health Technologists (89.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management596 (56.1%)466 (43.9%)
Business & Financial258 (42.8%)345 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science439 (66.1%)225 (33.9%)
Computers & Mathematics255 (80.9%)60 (19.1%)
Architecture & Engineering114 (88.4%)15 (11.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science70 (31.8%)150 (68.2%)
Community & Social Service 358 (40.3%)530 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (1.2%)85 (98.8%)
Legal Services & Support6 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
Education Instruction & Library196 (33.9%)383 (66.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment155 (80.3%)38 (19.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating65 (16.1%)339 (83.9%)
Health Technologists31 (11.0%)250 (89.0%)
Total (Category)1,716 (47.4%)1,905 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Hopatcong borough are Food Preparation & Serving (485 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (262 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (213 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (191 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (85 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Hopatcong borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Hopatcong borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (85.5%), and Security & Protection (74.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (69.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support33 (17.3%)158 (82.7%)
Security & Protection63 (74.1%)22 (25.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention7 (30.4%)16 (69.6%)
Law Enforcement56 (90.3%)6 (9.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving244 (50.3%)241 (49.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance224 (85.5%)38 (14.5%)
Personal Care & Service48 (22.5%)165 (77.5%)
Total (Category)612 (49.5%)624 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Hopatcong borough are Office & Administration (1,295 | 15.1%), and Sales & Related (790 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Hopatcong borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related488 (61.8%)302 (38.2%)
Office & Administration379 (29.3%)916 (70.7%)
Total (Category)867 (41.6%)1,218 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Hopatcong borough are Construction & Extraction (484 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (286 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (7 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Hopatcong borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction484 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)777 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Hopatcong borough are Production (366 | 4.3%), Transportation (333 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (163 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Hopatcong borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Hopatcong borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production275 (75.1%)91 (24.9%)
Transportation255 (76.6%)78 (23.4%)
Material Moving131 (80.4%)32 (19.6%)
Total (Category)661 (76.7%)201 (23.3%)
Total (Overall)4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Hopatcong borough

Employment Industries in Hopatcong borough

The major employment industries in Hopatcong borough include Manufacturing (1,000 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (967 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (966 | 11.3%), Educational Services (964 | 11.2%), and Professional & Scientific (724 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Hopatcong borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Hopatcong borough

The Hopatcong borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (76.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (61.1%), and Educational Services (57.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Hopatcong borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction469 (74.3%)162 (25.7%)
Manufacturing698 (69.8%)302 (30.2%)
Wholesale Trade234 (76.7%)71 (23.3%)
Retail Trade555 (57.4%)412 (42.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing248 (69.3%)110 (30.7%)
Utilities19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information101 (59.8%)68 (40.2%)
Finance & Insurance235 (58.3%)168 (41.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing43 (45.3%)52 (54.7%)
Professional & Scientific424 (58.6%)300 (41.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support278 (50.9%)268 (49.1%)
Educational Services406 (42.1%)558 (57.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance156 (16.2%)810 (83.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation80 (65.6%)42 (34.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services332 (57.0%)251 (43.0%)
Public Administration164 (53.2%)144 (46.8%)
Total4,633 (54.0%)3,948 (46.0%)

Education in Hopatcong borough

School Enrollment in Hopatcong borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,998 students in Hopatcong borough are college / undergraduate (690 | 23.0%), middle school (670 | 22.4%), and elementary school (557 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Hopatcong borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1023.4%
Kindergarten2789.3%
Elementary School55718.6%
Middle School67022.4%
High School52917.6%
College / Undergraduate69023.0%
Graduate / Professional1725.7%
Total2,998100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hopatcong borough

Out of a total of 2,998 students who are enrolled in schools in Hopatcong borough, 567 (18.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,431 (81.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 113 (42.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 151 (94.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28 (58.3%)20 (41.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old666 (81.7%)149 (18.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds690 (84.4%)128 (15.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds360 (90.4%)38 (9.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds151 (94.4%)9 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds254 (87.6%)36 (12.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds153 (57.5%)113 (42.5%)
35 Years and over128 (63.0%)75 (36.9%)
Total2,431 (81.1%)567 (18.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hopatcong borough

Business (1,173 | 29.4%), engineering (371 | 9.3%), social sciences (358 | 9.0%), education (338 | 8.5%), and science & technology (287 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 3,990 individuals in Hopatcong borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Hopatcong borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1303.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1734.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1042.6%
Psychology1203.0%
Social Sciences3589.0%
Engineering3719.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2877.2%
Business1,17329.4%
Education3388.5%
Literature & Languages2797.0%
Liberal Arts & History1323.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2045.1%
Communications892.2%
Arts & Humanities2325.8%
Total3,990100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Hopatcong borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hopatcong borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Hopatcong borough are males with 2 vehicles (1,796, accounting for 39.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,448, making up 46.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Hopatcong borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle35 (0.8%)54 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle550 (12.2%)598 (15.6%)
2 Vehicles1,796 (39.8%)1,448 (37.7%)
3 Vehicles1,379 (30.5%)1,233 (32.1%)
4 Vehicles494 (10.9%)359 (9.4%)
5 or more Vehicles264 (5.8%)145 (3.8%)
Total4,518 (100.0%)3,837 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Hopatcong borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Hopatcong borough are 60 to 89 minutes (1,164 commuters, 16.1%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,044 commuters, 14.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (903 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Hopatcong borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes490.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2463.4%
10 to 14 Minutes7019.7%
15 to 19 Minutes4766.6%
20 to 24 Minutes89612.3%
25 to 29 Minutes5767.9%
30 to 34 Minutes90312.4%
35 to 39 Minutes4255.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5377.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1,04414.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1,16416.1%
90 or more Minutes2363.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Hopatcong borough

The most common commute times in Hopatcong borough are 60 to 89 minutes (588 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (576 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Hopatcong borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (0.9%)13 (0.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes110 (2.9%)136 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes259 (6.7%)442 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes301 (7.8%)175 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes463 (12.0%)433 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes267 (6.9%)309 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes529 (13.7%)374 (11.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes276 (7.1%)149 (4.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes301 (7.8%)236 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes562 (14.5%)482 (14.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes588 (15.2%)576 (17.0%)
90 or more Minutes171 (4.4%)65 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hopatcong borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Hopatcong borough are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (540, 14.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (716, 21.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Hopatcong borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM298 (7.7%)214 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM196 (5.1%)35 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM292 (7.6%)98 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM461 (11.9%)262 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM540 (14.0%)220 (6.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM431 (11.2%)491 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM344 (8.9%)716 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM529 (13.7%)399 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM115 (3.0%)352 (10.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM148 (3.8%)107 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM69 (1.8%)76 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM77 (2.0%)1 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM172 (4.4%)271 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM191 (4.9%)148 (4.4%)
Total3,863 (100.0%)3,390 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Hopatcong borough

Of the total 5,756 dwellings in Hopatcong borough, owner-occupied units account for 5,043 (87.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 713 (12.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Hopatcong borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,04387.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units71312.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,756100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Hopatcong borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,38724.1%
2-Person Household1,99334.6%
3-Person Household1,03117.9%
4+ Person Household1,34523.4%
Total Housing Units5,756100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Hopatcong borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,212 (87.4%)175 (12.6%)
2-Person Household1,764 (88.5%)229 (11.5%)
3-Person Household906 (87.9%)125 (12.1%)
4+ Person Household1,161 (86.3%)184 (13.7%)
Total Housing Units5,043 (87.6%)713 (12.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Hopatcong borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,470 (85.2%)256 (14.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,382 (85.6%)232 (14.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,023 (90.0%)225 (10.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Hopatcong borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years79113.7%
35 to 44 Years1,09018.9%
45 to 54 Years1,32523.0%
55 to 64 Years1,35723.6%
65 to 74 Years84114.6%
75 to 84 Years3095.4%
85 Years and Over430.7%
Total5,756100.0%

Housing Finances in Hopatcong borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Hopatcong borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Hopatcong borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,043 (87.6%)$113,838
Renter-Occupied713 (12.4%)$86,607
Average5,756 (100.0%)$107,670

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hopatcong borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Hopatcong borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00039 (0.8%)17 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99952 (1.0%)19 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99931 (0.6%)42 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99955 (1.1%)6 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99945 (0.9%)67 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999170 (3.4%)38 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999239 (4.7%)75 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999847 (16.8%)35 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999705 (14.0%)108 (15.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,326 (26.3%)213 (29.9%)
$150,000 or more1,534 (30.4%)93 (13.0%)
Total5,043 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hopatcong borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Hopatcong borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49937 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799255 (5.1%)8 (1.1%)
$800 to $999532 (10.5%)27 (3.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,134 (22.5%)253 (35.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999898 (17.8%)140 (19.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499929 (18.4%)157 (22.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999626 (12.4%)69 (9.7%)
$3,000 or more618 (12.2%)24 (3.4%)
Total5,043 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Hopatcong borough

Housing Structures in Hopatcong borough

Housing Structures in Hopatcong borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,49095.4%
Single Unit, Attached811.4%
2 Unit Apartments1081.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments310.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments270.5%
10 or more Apartments190.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total5,756100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hopatcong borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Hopatcong borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,932 (89.8%)558 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached58 (71.6%)23 (28.4%)
2 Unit Apartments38 (35.2%)70 (64.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15 (55.6%)12 (44.4%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,043 (87.6%)713 (12.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hopatcong borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Hopatcong borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)14 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms168 (3.3%)113 (15.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,338 (26.5%)317 (44.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,302 (45.7%)182 (25.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,235 (24.5%)87 (12.2%)
Total5,043 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hopatcong borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Hopatcong borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas361 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas430 (8.5%)64 (9.0%)
Electricity857 (17.0%)167 (23.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,243 (64.3%)456 (64.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels141 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (0.2%)26 (3.6%)
Total5,043 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Hopatcong borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Hopatcong borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle80 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle1,267 (25.1%)255 (35.8%)
2 Vehicles2,157 (42.8%)216 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,539 (30.5%)242 (33.9%)
Total5,043 (100.0%)713 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Hopatcong borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Hopatcong borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6993,344
Median Property Value$292,300$281,000
Median Household Income$113,068$1,066
Monthly Housing Costs$1,055$618
Real Estate Taxes$8,010$18

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013 (0.8%)42 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (0.2%)10 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999882 (51.9%)1,890 (56.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999721 (42.4%)1,116 (33.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (1.2%)87 (2.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99958 (3.4%)190 (5.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (0.3%)
Total1,699 (100.0%)3,344 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00052 (3.1%)88 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99996 (5.7%)39 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (2.2%)35 (1.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99980 (4.7%)132 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999340 (20.0%)159 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (6.4%)507 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999517 (30.4%)597 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more468 (27.6%)809 (24.2%)
Total1,699 (100.0%)3,344 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hopatcong borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Hopatcong borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x567 (33.4%)114,896 (3,435.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x454 (26.7%)1,126 (33.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x196 (11.5%)883 (26.4%)
4.0x or more453 (26.7%)491 (14.7%)
Total1,699 (100.0%)3,344 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Hopatcong borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)10 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)5 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,684 (99.1%)47 (1.4%)
Total1,699 (100.0%)3,344 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Hopatcong borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hopatcong borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years859 (97.7%)20 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,802 (95.9%)78 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,031 (96.8%)34 (3.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,962 (96.2%)77 (3.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,807 (90.6%)188 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years2,210 (95.1%)113 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,138 (92.5%)173 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,306 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older613 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,728 (95.3%)683 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hopatcong borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Hopatcong borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born859 (97.7%)20 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,802 (95.9%)78 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,031 (96.8%)34 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hopatcong borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Hopatcong borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000503 (86.9%)76 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,045 (96.1%)42 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,449 (87.2%)213 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,832 (98.8%)23 (1.2%)
$100,000 and over8,864 (96.5%)322 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hopatcong borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6167 (19.0%)729 (82.9%)
6 to 18 Years278 (14.8%)1,594 (84.8%)
19 to 25 Years131 (12.3%)943 (88.5%)
25 to 34 Years211 (10.3%)1,825 (89.5%)
35 to 44 Years212 (10.6%)1,702 (85.3%)
45 to 54 Years187 (8.1%)2,038 (87.7%)
55 to 64 Years240 (10.4%)1,977 (85.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,228 (94.0%)899 (68.8%)
75 Years and over598 (97.6%)371 (60.5%)
Total3,252 (22.6%)12,078 (83.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hopatcong borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Hopatcong borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years95 (9.2%)63 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years70 (4.3%)75 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years376 (11.1%)263 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years106 (17.3%)198 (28.5%)
75 Years and over109 (35.7%)197 (64.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Hopatcong borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Hopatcong borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years126 (3.7%)73 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years47 (7.7%)50 (7.2%)
75 Years and over57 (18.7%)41 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Hopatcong borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years37 (1.1%)56 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (0.5%)10 (1.4%)
75 Years and over27 (8.8%)36 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Hopatcong borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (9.2%)63 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (3.2%)65 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years179 (5.3%)120 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years26 (4.3%)24 (3.5%)
75 Years and over24 (7.9%)112 (36.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Hopatcong borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)36 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years196 (5.8%)123 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years52 (8.5%)148 (21.3%)
75 Years and over92 (30.2%)103 (33.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Hopatcong borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.8%)29 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years60 (1.8%)46 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (3.1%)72 (10.4%)
75 Years and over18 (5.9%)72 (23.4%)

Technology Access in Hopatcong borough

Computing Device Access in Hopatcong borough

Computing Device Access in Hopatcong borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,96986.3%
Smartphone5,26991.5%
Tablet4,32175.1%
No Computing Device2183.8%
Total5,756100.0%

Internet Access in Hopatcong borough

Internet Access in Hopatcong borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home4,91885.4%
Cellular Data Only5148.9%
Satellite Internet1993.5%
No Internet2434.2%
Total5,756100.0%

Hopatcong borough Summary

Hopatcong Borough is a borough located in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 15,147, reflecting an increase of 1,307 (+9.5%) from the 13,840 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,976 (+16.7%) from the 11,864 counted in the 1990 Census.

History

The area that is now Hopatcong was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The area was first settled by Europeans in the early 18th century. The area was originally known as "Hoppatcong", a name derived from the Lenni Lenape word "Hoppecon", meaning "pipe stone".
The area was part of the Township of Roxbury, which was created in 1740. In 1852, the area was separated from Roxbury and incorporated as the Township of Hopatcong. In 1918, the Township of Hopatcong was incorporated as a borough.

Geography

Hopatcong Borough is located in the northwest corner of Sussex County, New Jersey. It is bordered by the townships of Byram, Jefferson, and Sparta. The borough is located on the shores of Lake Hopatcong, the largest lake in New Jersey.
The borough has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 7.9 square miles is land and 0.4 square miles (4.90%) is water.

Economy

The economy of Hopatcong Borough is largely based on tourism and recreation. The borough is home to Lake Hopatcong, the largest lake in New Jersey, which attracts visitors from all over the state and beyond. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, swimming, and other recreational activities.
The borough is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,147 people, 6,093 households, and 4,072 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,912.3 per square mile (737.3/km2). There were 6,541 housing units at an average density of 825.2 per square mile (318.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 6,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the borough, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $62,917, and the median income for a family was $76,917. Males had a median income of $51,917 versus $41,917 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $30,917. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Hopatcong borough?
Total Population of Hopatcong borough is 14,411.
What is the Total Male Population of Hopatcong borough?
Total Male Population of Hopatcong borough is 7,288.
What is the Total Female Population of Hopatcong borough?
Total Female Population of Hopatcong borough is 7,123.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Hopatcong borough?
There are 102.32 Males per 100 Females in Hopatcong borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Hopatcong borough?
There are 97.74 Females per 100 Males in Hopatcong borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Hopatcong borough?
Median Population Age in Hopatcong borough is 41.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Hopatcong borough
Average Family Size in Hopatcong borough is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Hopatcong borough
Average Household Size in Hopatcong borough is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Hopatcong borough?
Per Capita income in Hopatcong borough is $52,157.
What is the Median Family Income in Hopatcong borough?
Median Family Income in Hopatcong borough is $123,706.
What is the Median Household income in Hopatcong borough?
Median Household Income in Hopatcong borough is $107,670.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Hopatcong borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Hopatcong borough is 11.3%.
Women in Hopatcong borough earn 88.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Hopatcong borough?
Family Income Deficit in Hopatcong borough is $12,770.
Families that are below poverty line in Hopatcong borough earn $12,770 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Hopatcong borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Hopatcong borough is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Hopatcong borough?
There are 8,857 People in the Labor Forcein in Hopatcong borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Hopatcong borough?
74.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Hopatcong borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Hopatcong borough?
Unemployment Rate in Hopatcong borough is 3.1%.