Lopatcong Overlook, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 453, Lopatcong Overlook'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

Lopatcong Overlook is a small community located in New Jersey, within Warren County. The total population is 453. It ranks as the 624th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lopatcong Overlook is 58.2 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 11.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lopatcong Overlook is $73,299. This is 29% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lopatcong Overlook, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $254,600. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Lopatcong Overlook was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower 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 93.6%. Notably, 18.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lopatcong Overlook, 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.