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Helmetta

New Jersey · 2,178 residents · 0.828 sq mi
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Helmetta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,690. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,178
+19%since 2000
from 1,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,630 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Helmetta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,690
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,941
+39%since 2000
from $26,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,200
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,051 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+64%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,631)
Black2.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(97)
Asian2.4%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(424)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,810)
Black3.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(164)
Asian4.7%(102)
Other1.8%(38)
Diversity Score38.2%(832)
Diversity Score
38
+64%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Helmetta, New Jersey?

Helmetta, New Jersey has about 2,178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Helmetta, New Jersey earns about $80,690 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 $255,200, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Helmetta, New Jersey?

About 28.3% 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 3.7% 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 967 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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

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