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Hightstown

New Jersey · 6,007 residents (2025 est.) · 1.233 sq mi
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Hightstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $342,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,920
+13%since 2000
from 5,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,801 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 4,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,007 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hightstown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,987
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,299 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,407
+76%since 2000
from $28,605 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−9%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(3,517)
Black8.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(1,046)
Asian2.3%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(3,103)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(3,464)
Black7.1%(422)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,440)
Asian6.5%(384)
Other3.5%(210)
Diversity Score73.5%(4,350)
Diversity Score
73
+24%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 58.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 34.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hightstown, New Jersey?

Hightstown, New Jersey has about 5,920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hightstown, New Jersey earns about $108,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hightstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Hightstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $342,600, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in Hightstown, New Jersey?

About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hightstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hightstown, New Jersey?

About 2.1% of people in Hightstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hightstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hightstown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 794 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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