Medford Lakes, New Jersey
Medford Lakes: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Medford Lakes is a city located in the county of Burlington in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,146 and a population density of 3,206 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,911 inhabitants.
The city was created 85 years ago in 1938.
Quick Facts about Medford Lakes
| Population : | 3,911 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Burlington County |
| Postal code : | 08055 |
| Area : | 1.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1939 (85 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:23:28 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 3,025 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Medford Lakes is located at 39°51'30"N 74°48'11"W (39.8584500, -74.8029400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Medford Lakes decreased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,143 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,138 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,113 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,091 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,066 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,040 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,998 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,942 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,914 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,911 | -0.08% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,218 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,465 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,523 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,463 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.7% |
| White only, percent : | 46.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 47.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 45.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 287 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,044 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $763 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,429 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.96 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,346 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 122,185 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 525,937 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 409,083 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $55,081 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,175 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,461 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 943 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 308 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 543 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 106 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 735 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 374.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.95 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,810 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $955 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $598 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,186 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,338 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,668 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,431 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,929 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $28,962 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,513 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 37.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 139 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,522 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 42,497 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 618 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 742 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 405 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 282 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 441 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 265 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 156 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 548 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 22.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 418.49 |
People born in Medford Lakes (2)
People born in Medford Lakes, including basketball player-coach Dan Earl, football player Gregg Rakoczy, .
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Schools in Medford Lakes
College & universities near Medford Lakes, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183877 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel (NJ) | 08054-1599 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Medford Lakes, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Medford Lakes
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Medford Post Office | Medford (NJ) | 08055 |
Other cities in Burlington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burlington County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Laurel | 41,870 | Township of New Jersey |
| Marlboro | 39,624 | Township of New Jersey |
| Willingboro | 32,014 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Medford | 23,383 | Township in New Jersey |
| Burlington | 22,632 | City in New Jersey |
| Moorestown | 20,607 | Township of New Jersey |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Human settlement in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Springfield | 17,378 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cinnaminson | 16,602 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fairview | 14,124 | Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lumberton | 12,182 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bordentown | 12,064 | City in Burlington, New Jersey |
| Browns Mills | 11,223 | Census designated place |
| Marlton | 10,133 | Census designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Mount Holly | 9,525 | City in Gaston County, North Carolina |
| Westampton | 8,671 | Township of New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Medford Lakes distances to largest New Jersey cities
