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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hackettstown

New Jersey · 10,403 residents · 3.612 sq mi
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Hackettstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,955. Population has grown 28% since 1990. Median home value is $153,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,403
+28%since 1990
from 8,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,880 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 2,248 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.4
+6%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,955
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,307 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,742
+48%since 1990
from $16,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $594 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
51.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−23%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(7,742)
Black1.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(329)
Asian2.1%(174)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,605)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(8,814)
Black2.1%(221)
Hispanic / Latino8%(833)
Asian2.9%(301)
Diversity Score30.1%(3,130)
Diversity Score
30
+52%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+12%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hackettstown, New Jersey?

Hackettstown, New Jersey has about 10,403 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hackettstown, New Jersey earns about $51,955 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Hackettstown, New Jersey?

About 24.5% 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 4.8% 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 2,283 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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