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Hammonton

New Jersey · 14,711 residents · 40.749 sq mi
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Hammonton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,184. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,711
+17%since 2000
from 12,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Hammonton
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,184
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,137 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,918
+66%since 2000
from $19,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(10,292)
Black1.5%(187)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,876)
Asian1.1%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.4%(4,710)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(10,264)
Black2.7%(397)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(3,517)
Asian1.1%(157)
Other0.4%(53)
Diversity Score53.8%(7,916)
Diversity Score
54
+44%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hammonton, New Jersey?

Hammonton, New Jersey has about 14,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hammonton, New Jersey earns about $72,184 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 $243,000, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Hammonton, New Jersey?

About 28.1% 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 12.4% 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 2,503 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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