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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Helmetta

New Jersey · 1,825 residents · 0.828 sq mi
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Helmetta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 1990. Median home value is $116,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,825
+51%since 1990
from 1,211 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,204 / sq mi
+51%since 1990
from 1,463 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+22%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Helmetta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,802 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,668
+59%since 1990
from $16,742 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$116,200
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,051
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $654 in 1990
US average: $602
89.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
11.0% rent
1.9
−38%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian0.7%(8)
Diversity Score5%(61)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,631)
Black2.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(97)
Asian2.4%(44)
Diversity Score23.2%(424)
23
+364%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
−3%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helmetta, New Jersey?

Helmetta, New Jersey has about 1,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Helmetta, New Jersey earns about $60,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Helmetta, New Jersey expensive?

In Helmetta, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $116,200, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Helmetta, New Jersey?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Helmetta, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Helmetta, New Jersey?

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

Has Helmetta, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Helmetta, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 614 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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