Medford Lakes, NJ Demographics

A map of Medford Lakes's Population by Race

Medford Lakes, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,297, a less than 1% change from the 4,264 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medford Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medford Lakes has become considerably 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 Medford Lakes, that probability was 15.0% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medford Lakes is ranked the 327th 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). Medford Lakes was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medford Lakes's White Population

3,764 residents of Medford Lakes, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medford Lakes is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Medford Lakes ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has decreased from 92.1% to 87.6%.

Medford Lakes is more White than neighboring Vincentown (65.2% White), Atco (80.1% White), Leisuretowne (81.6% White), Marlton (76.8% White), and West Berlin (81% White).

Medford Lakes's Black Population

15 residents of Medford Lakes, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medford Lakes is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Medford Lakes ranks 627th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.3%. Black residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Medford Lakes is less Black than neighboring Vincentown (7.3% Black), Atco (4.5% Black), Leisuretowne (1.7% Black), Marlton (2.7% Black), and West Berlin (1.3% Black).

Medford Lakes's Asian Population

125 residents of Medford Lakes, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medford Lakes is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Medford Lakes ranks 561st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 190.7%. Asian residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.9%.

Medford Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Vincentown (0% Asian), Atco (1.3% Asian), and Leisuretowne (1.6% Asian). Medford Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Marlton (6.8% Asian), and West Berlin (7.1% Asian).

Medford Lakes's Hispanic Population

170 residents of Medford Lakes, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medford Lakes is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Medford Lakes ranks 670th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.0%.

Medford Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Vincentown (9.6% Hispanic), Atco (8.6% Hispanic), Leisuretowne (14.4% Hispanic), Marlton (10.4% Hispanic), and West Berlin (7.7% Hispanic).

Medford Lakes's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Medford Lakes, 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 Medford Lakes is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Medford Lakes ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Medford Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leisuretowne (0.4% Native American/Other), Marlton (1% Native American/Other), and West Berlin (2.7% Native American/Other).

Medford Lakes's Multiracial Population

223 residents of Medford Lakes, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medford Lakes is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Medford Lakes ranks 388th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medford Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 74.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Medford Lakes's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.2%.

Medford Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisuretowne (0.3% Multiracial), Marlton (2.3% Multiracial), and West Berlin (0.2% Multiracial). Medford Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Vincentown (17.9% Multiracial), and Atco (5.5% 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.