Lake Hiawatha, NJ Demographics

A map of Lake Hiawatha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,407	4,350	49.1%	42.7%
Asian	3,902	3,833	35.4%	37.6%
Hispanic	1,109	1,277	10.1%	12.5%
Multiracial	368	321	3.3%	3.1%
Black	177	332	1.6%	3.3%
Native American/Other	55	81	0.5%	0.8%

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,018, an increase from the 10,194 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 35.4% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Hiawatha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Hiawatha has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Hiawatha, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Hiawatha is ranked the 134th 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 Hiawatha was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Hiawatha's White Population

5,407 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Hiawatha is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lake Hiawatha ranks 597th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's White population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has increased from 42.7% to 49.1%.

Lake Hiawatha is more White than neighboring Parsippany (37% White), and Troy Hills (43.4% White). Lake Hiawatha is less White than neighboring Boonton (70.3% White), Pine Brook (58.8% White), and Towaco (74.8% White).

Lake Hiawatha's Black Population

177 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Hiawatha is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lake Hiawatha ranks 334th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Black residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.6%.

Lake Hiawatha is more Black than neighboring Troy Hills (0.5% Black). Lake Hiawatha is less Black than neighboring Boonton (4.7% Black), Parsippany (4.8% Black), Pine Brook (3% Black), and Towaco (1.9% Black).

Lake Hiawatha's Asian Population

3,902 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Hiawatha is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lake Hiawatha ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has decreased from 37.6% to 35.4%.

Lake Hiawatha is more Asian than neighboring Boonton (6.5% Asian), Pine Brook (29.2% Asian), and Towaco (13.2% Asian). Lake Hiawatha is less Asian than neighboring Parsippany (45.2% Asian), and Troy Hills (50.1% Asian).

Lake Hiawatha's Hispanic Population

1,109 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Hiawatha is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Hiawatha ranks 248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has decreased from 12.5% to 10.1%.

Lake Hiawatha is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy Hills (3.1% Hispanic), Pine Brook (1.9% Hispanic), and Towaco (9.6% Hispanic). Lake Hiawatha is less Hispanic than neighboring Boonton (12.9% Hispanic), and Parsippany (10.4% Hispanic).

Lake Hiawatha's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Hiawatha is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Hiawatha ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Lake Hiawatha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parsippany (0.1% Native American/Other), Troy Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Towaco (0% Native American/Other). Lake Hiawatha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Brook (2% Native American/Other).

Lake Hiawatha's Multiracial Population

368 residents of Lake Hiawatha, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Hiawatha is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Hiawatha ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Hiawatha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Hiawatha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Lake Hiawatha is more Multiracial than neighboring Parsippany (2.5% Multiracial), Troy Hills (2.8% Multiracial), and Towaco (0.5% Multiracial). Lake Hiawatha is less Multiracial than neighboring Boonton (5.2% Multiracial), and Pine Brook (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.