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Heathcote

New Jersey · 7,154 residents · 3.135 sq mi
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Heathcote is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,154
+50%since 2000
from 4,755 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,282 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+18%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K7K8K1990201020202024Heathcote
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,442
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,603
+39%since 2000
from $40,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,800
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,597
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,212 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(2,315)
Black8.1%(580)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(413)
Asian50.9%(3,639)
Other9.8%(703)
Diversity Score83.1%(5,947)
Diversity Score
83
+34%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
40.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heathcote, New Jersey?

Heathcote, New Jersey has about 7,154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Heathcote, New Jersey earns about $106,442 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 $456,800, and the typical rent is about $1,597 a month.

How educated are people in Heathcote, New Jersey?

About 74.8% 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 3.8% 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 4,042 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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