Lamington, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 362, Lamington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lamington is a small community located in New Jersey, within Somerset County. The total population is 362. It ranks as the 635th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lamington is 14.4 years. This is 64% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 69.1% of the population under 18, Lamington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lamington is $154,511. This is 49% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 91% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lamington, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $989,100. Housing costs are 118% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Lamington is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (28.7% vs 12.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

47.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%. Notably, 25.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lamington, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.