CITY
Hackettstown
New Jersey · 10,185 residents (2025 est.) · 3.612 sq mi
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Hackettstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
PEP 2025 EST:10,185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 1990 – 2024
202410K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(508)
5 to 94.7%(479)
10 to 145.3%(540)
15 to 1912.9%(1,305)
20 to 247.2%(730)
25 to 3411.3%(1,145)
35 to 4415.1%(1,531)
45 to 5412.2%(1,239)
55 to 6411.4%(1,161)
65 to 748.7%(880)
75 to 844.7%(474)
85 and over1.5%(148)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$93,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
Information9.7%
Other services7.3%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Public administration4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Education & health services2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$361,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
3.9
−34%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(8,814)
Black2.1%(221)
Hispanic / Latino8%(833)
Asian2.9%(301)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,259)
Black4.1%(415)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(2,602)
Asian5.9%(603)
Other2.6%(261)
68
+37%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican9.3%(938)
Central American6%(610)
South American4.9%(494)
Colombian2.7%(278)
Honduran2.5%(253)
Dominican2.4%(248)
Salvadoran1.2%(123)
Ecuadorian1.2%(118)
Costa Rican1.1%(108)
Guatemalan0.9%(94)
Mexican0.8%(80)
Cuban0.7%(70)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2%(199)
Pakistani1.7%(169)
Chinese0.8%(77)
Korean0.4%(42)
Filipino0.3%(35)
Cambodian0.3%(34)
Vietnamese0.2%(23)
Ancestry
Italian19%(1,927)
Irish17%(1,719)
German14.5%(1,473)
English5.8%(590)
Polish5.4%(545)
American3.3%(337)
Lithuanian2.9%(297)
Arab2.4%(239)
French2.1%(218)
Norwegian1.4%(140)
Dutch1.3%(135)
Lebanese1.3%(132)
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Russian1.2%(126)
Hungarian1.1%(115)
West Indian1%(104)
Ukrainian0.9%(96)
Jamaican0.8%(83)
Moroccan0.6%(65)
Portuguese0.6%(64)
Scottish0.6%(58)
Brazilian0.5%(53)
Czech0.5%(48)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(48)
British0.4%(43)
Greek0.4%(39)
Welsh0.4%(36)
Israeli0.3%(31)
Swedish0.2%(24)
Swiss0.2%(22)
Egyptian0.2%(18)
Subsaharan African0.2%(17)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Australian0.1%(12)
Croatian0.1%(11)
Austrian0.1%(10)
Danish0.1%(10)
Syrian0%(3)
Turkish0%(2)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.5%(1,666)
Married49%(2,014)
Widowed1.4%(58)
Divorced9.1%(374)
Women 15+
Never married39.5%(1,778)
Married43%(1,935)
Widowed8.7%(392)
Divorced8.8%(396)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Hackettstown, New Jersey?
Hackettstown, New Jersey has about 10,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hackettstown, New Jersey?
The typical household in Hackettstown, New Jersey earns about $93,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hackettstown, New Jersey expensive?
In Hackettstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $361,600, and the typical rent is about $1,469 a month.
How educated are people in Hackettstown, New Jersey?
About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hackettstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hackettstown, New Jersey?
About 9.4% of people in Hackettstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
Has Hackettstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?
Yes, Hackettstown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,020 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024