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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

High Bridge

New Jersey · 3,776 residents · 2.391 sq mi
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High Bridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,719. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $162,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,776
−3%since 1990
from 3,886 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,579 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 1,625 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+13%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024High Bridge
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,719
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,069 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,276
+54%since 1990
from $19,004 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,500
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$788
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $814 in 1990
US average: $602
82.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
17.1% rent
2.4
−26%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,772)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian2.3%(90)
Diversity Score7.9%(306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(3,579)
Black0.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(80)
Asian1.4%(54)
Diversity Score10.6%(399)
11
+34%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 26.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Bridge, New Jersey?

High Bridge, New Jersey has about 3,776 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in High Bridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in High Bridge, New Jersey earns about $68,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is High Bridge, New Jersey expensive?

In High Bridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in High Bridge, New Jersey?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in High Bridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Bridge, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in High Bridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has High Bridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, High Bridge, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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