Country Lake Estates, NJ Demographics

A map of Country Lake Estates's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,994	2,407	59.2%	59.4%
Black	938	585	18.6%	14.4%
Multiracial	513	372	10.1%	9.2%
Hispanic	459	545	9.1%	13.4%
Asian	86	113	1.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	65	32	1.3%	0.8%

Country Lake Estates, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,055, a large increase from the 4,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.2% White, 18.6% Black, 10.1% Multiracial, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Country Lake Estates, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Country Lake Estates is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Country Lake Estates, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 59.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Country Lake Estates is ranked the 293rd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Country Lake Estates was ranked the 337th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Country Lake Estates's White Population

2,994 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 59.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Country Lake Estates is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Country Lake Estates ranks 505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's White population has grown by an estimated 24.4%. White residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.2%.

Country Lake Estates is more White than neighboring Presidential Lakes Estates (58% White), Fort Dix (38.9% White), and McGuire AFB (55.2% White). Country Lake Estates is less White than neighboring Browns Mills (61.7% White), and Cookstown (81.1% White).

Country Lake Estates's Black Population

938 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Country Lake Estates is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Country Lake Estates ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.3%. Black residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has increased from 14.4% to 18.6%.

Country Lake Estates is more Black than neighboring Browns Mills (13.3% Black), Presidential Lakes Estates (0.9% Black), McGuire AFB (11.6% Black), and Cookstown (3.7% Black). Country Lake Estates is less Black than neighboring Fort Dix (27% Black).

Country Lake Estates's Asian Population

86 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Country Lake Estates is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Country Lake Estates ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. Asian residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.7%.

Country Lake Estates is more Asian than neighboring Presidential Lakes Estates (0% Asian), and Cookstown (0% Asian). Country Lake Estates is less Asian than neighboring Browns Mills (5.5% Asian), Fort Dix (2.4% Asian), and McGuire AFB (2.8% Asian).

Country Lake Estates's Hispanic Population

459 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Country Lake Estates is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Country Lake Estates ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has decreased from 13.4% to 9.1%.

Country Lake Estates is less Hispanic than neighboring Browns Mills (11.9% Hispanic), Presidential Lakes Estates (41.1% Hispanic), Fort Dix (28.5% Hispanic), McGuire AFB (21.3% Hispanic), and Cookstown (10.2% Hispanic).

Country Lake Estates's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Country Lake Estates is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Country Lake Estates ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 103.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Country Lake Estates is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browns Mills (0.2% Native American/Other), Presidential Lakes Estates (0% Native American/Other), Fort Dix (0.3% Native American/Other), McGuire AFB (0.5% Native American/Other), and Cookstown (0% Native American/Other).

Country Lake Estates's Multiracial Population

513 residents of Country Lake Estates, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Country Lake Estates is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Country Lake Estates ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Country Lake Estates's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Country Lake Estates's population has increased from 9.2% to 10.1%.

Country Lake Estates is more Multiracial than neighboring Browns Mills (7.5% Multiracial), Presidential Lakes Estates (0% Multiracial), Fort Dix (3% Multiracial), McGuire AFB (8.7% Multiracial), and Cookstown (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.