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Heathcote

New Jersey · 5,821 residents · 3.135 sq mi
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Heathcote is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,551. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,821
+22%since 2000
from 4,755 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Heathcote
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,551
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,303 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,149
+14%since 2000
from $40,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,212 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(3,163)
Black10.7%(507)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(207)
Asian16.4%(780)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(2,953)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,631)
Black9%(525)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(337)
Asian37.1%(2,162)
Other3.2%(187)
Diversity Score81%(4,713)
Diversity Score
81
+30%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
29.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
30.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heathcote, New Jersey?

Heathcote, New Jersey has about 5,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heathcote, New Jersey earns about $100,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heathcote, New Jersey expensive?

In Heathcote, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $373,900, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Heathcote, New Jersey?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Heathcote, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heathcote, New Jersey?

About 3.3% of people in Heathcote, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heathcote, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Heathcote, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,709 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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

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