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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hammonton

New Jersey · 12,604 residents · 40.749 sq mi
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Hammonton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,137. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $124,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,604
+3%since 1990
from 12,208 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 300 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.7
+4%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Hammonton
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,137
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,889
+27%since 1990
from $15,640 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $505 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−5%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(11,688)
Black0.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,024)
Asian0.3%(37)
Diversity Score26.6%(3,247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(10,292)
Black1.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,876)
Asian1.1%(143)
Diversity Score37.4%(4,710)
Diversity Score
37
+41%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 20.9 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 Hammonton, New Jersey?

Hammonton, New Jersey has about 12,604 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hammonton, New Jersey earns about $43,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hammonton, New Jersey expensive?

In Hammonton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $124,300, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Hammonton, New Jersey?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hammonton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hammonton, New Jersey?

About 9.1% of people in Hammonton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hammonton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hammonton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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