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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

Total population
10,140
−3%since 2000
from 10,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,807 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Hackettstown
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,083
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,955 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,766
+69%since 2000
from $24,742 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
−1%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,469
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $719 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+31%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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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%
Diversity Score30.1%(3,130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(6,259)
Black4.1%(415)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(2,602)
Asian5.9%(603)
Other2.6%(261)
Diversity Score68.4%(6,937)
Diversity Score
68
+127%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 73.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 16.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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