Lake Como, NJ Demographics

A map of Lake Como's Population by Race

Lake Como, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,619, a decrease from the 1,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 3.0% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Como, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Como has become considerably less 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 Lake Como, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Como is ranked the 495th 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). Lake Como was ranked the 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Como's White Population

1,275 residents of Lake Como, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Como is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lake Como ranks 415th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Lake Como's population has increased from 70.7% to 78.8%.

Lake Como is less White than neighboring Belmar (82.5% White), West Belmar (83.5% White), Spring Lake (96.1% White), Avon-by-the-Sea (95.4% White), and Spring Lake Heights (89% White).

Lake Como's Black Population

49 residents of Lake Como, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Como is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lake Como ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.9%. Black residents' share of Lake Como's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.0%.

Lake Como is more Black than neighboring Belmar (0.7% Black), West Belmar (2.8% Black), Spring Lake (0.1% Black), Avon-by-the-Sea (0% Black), and Spring Lake Heights (0% Black).

Lake Como's Asian Population

12 residents of Lake Como, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Como is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lake Como ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Asian residents' share of Lake Como's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Lake Como is more Asian than neighboring West Belmar (0.3% Asian), Spring Lake (0% Asian), and Avon-by-the-Sea (0.2% Asian). Lake Como is less Asian than neighboring Belmar (1% Asian), and Spring Lake Heights (1.5% Asian).

Lake Como's Hispanic Population

258 residents of Lake Como, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Como is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Como ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Como's population has decreased from 19.8% to 15.9%.

Lake Como is more Hispanic than neighboring Belmar (14.3% Hispanic), West Belmar (11.7% Hispanic), Spring Lake (0.6% Hispanic), Avon-by-the-Sea (2.1% Hispanic), and Spring Lake Heights (7.8% Hispanic).

Lake Como's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lake Como, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Como is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Como ranks 384th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Como's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lake Como is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belmar (1.2% Native American/Other).

Lake Como's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Lake Como, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Como is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Como ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Como's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Como's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.5%.

Lake Como is more Multiracial than neighboring Belmar (0.3% Multiracial). Lake Como is less Multiracial than neighboring West Belmar (1.6% Multiracial), Spring Lake (3.1% Multiracial), Avon-by-the-Sea (2.3% Multiracial), and Spring Lake Heights (1.7% 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.