Hopatcong, NJ Demographics

A map of Hopatcong's Population by Race

Hopatcong, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,565, a slight increase from the 14,362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 23.6% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 1.7% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hopatcong, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hopatcong has become more racially diverse since 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 Hopatcong, that probability was 43.3% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hopatcong is ranked the 90th 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). Hopatcong was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hopatcong's White Population

9,944 residents of Hopatcong, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hopatcong is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hopatcong ranks 382nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Hopatcong's population has decreased from 73.0% to 68.3%.

Hopatcong is more White than neighboring Landing (56.3% White). Hopatcong is less White than neighboring Mount Arlington (74.7% White), Lake Hopatcong (74.4% White), Port Morris (74.9% White), and Stanhope (75.1% White).

Hopatcong's Black Population

247 residents of Hopatcong, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hopatcong is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hopatcong ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.6%. Black residents' share of Hopatcong's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Hopatcong is more Black than neighboring Lake Hopatcong (1.4% Black), and Port Morris (1.4% Black). Hopatcong is less Black than neighboring Mount Arlington (5.5% Black), Landing (8% Black), and Stanhope (2.4% Black).

Hopatcong's Asian Population

342 residents of Hopatcong, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hopatcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hopatcong ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Asian residents' share of Hopatcong's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Hopatcong is more Asian than neighboring Port Morris (1.9% Asian), and Stanhope (0.4% Asian). Hopatcong is less Asian than neighboring Mount Arlington (3.6% Asian), Landing (6.1% Asian), and Lake Hopatcong (5.8% Asian).

Hopatcong's Hispanic Population

3,441 residents of Hopatcong, or 23.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hopatcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hopatcong ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hopatcong's population has increased from 17.7% to 23.6%.

Hopatcong is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Arlington (14.4% Hispanic), Landing (19.6% Hispanic), Lake Hopatcong (14.9% Hispanic), Port Morris (20.7% Hispanic), and Stanhope (18% Hispanic).

Hopatcong's Native American/Other Population

140 residents of Hopatcong, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hopatcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hopatcong ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hopatcong's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Hopatcong is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Arlington (0.7% Native American/Other), Landing (0% Native American/Other), Lake Hopatcong (0.2% Native American/Other), Port Morris (0% Native American/Other), and Stanhope (0% Native American/Other).

Hopatcong's Multiracial Population

451 residents of Hopatcong, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hopatcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hopatcong ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hopatcong's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Hopatcong's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Hopatcong is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Arlington (1.1% Multiracial), and Port Morris (1% Multiracial). Hopatcong is less Multiracial than neighboring Landing (10% Multiracial), Lake Hopatcong (3.3% Multiracial), and Stanhope (4.1% 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.