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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hackettstown

New Jersey · 8,120 residents · 3.612 sq mi
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Hackettstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,307. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 2,283 residents. Median home value is $150,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,120
−22%vs 2000
vs 10,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,248 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 2,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Hackettstown
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,307
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,955 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,670
−33%vs 2000
vs $24,742 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$150,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $153,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$594
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $719 in 2000
US average: $450
57.4%
+9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.2% in 2000
42.6% rent
3.8
+30%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(7,742)
Black1.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(329)
Asian2.1%(174)
Other0.8%(67)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,605)
20
−34%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.2%
−5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackettstown, New Jersey?

Hackettstown, New Jersey has about 8,120 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Hackettstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hackettstown, New Jersey earns about $39,307 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 $150,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Hackettstown, New Jersey?

About 19.8% 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 3.5% of people in Hackettstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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