Hopatcong, New Jersey
Hopatcong: Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
About
Hopatcong is a city located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,147 and a population density of 473 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,145 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1897.
Quick Facts about Hopatcong
| Population : | 14,145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07843 |
| Area : | 31.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,271 feet / 997 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1898 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:32:30 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 442 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hopatcong is located at 40°55'58"N 74°39'34"W (40.9328800, -74.6593300). It has 4 neighbors: Jefferson, Mount Arlington, Sparta and Stanhope.
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Hopatcong has 4 neighbours.
- Jefferson township in Morris County, New Jersey
- Mount Arlington borough in New Jersey, United States
- Sparta township of New Jersey
- Stanhope borough of New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hopatcong decreased by 7.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,147 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,046 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,907 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,755 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,623 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,425 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,316 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,245 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,197 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,186 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,145 | -0.29% | estimation process |
People born in Hopatcong (2)
People born in Hopatcong, including software programmer Joe Hewitt, actor Carmen LoPorto, .
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Schools in Hopatcong
College & universities near Hopatcong, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490300 | Cutting Edge Academy | Succasunna (NJ) | 07876-1311 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hopatcong, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Hopatcong
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong Post Office | Hopatcong (NJ) | 07843 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Hopatcong distances to largest New Jersey cities
