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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Hightstown

New Jersey · 5,126 residents · 1.233 sq mi
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Hightstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $45,572. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $146,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,126
−2%vs 2000
vs 5,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,157 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Hightstown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,572
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $64,299 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,448
−32%vs 2000
vs $28,605 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$146,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $137,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$617
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $820 in 2000
US average: $450
57.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
3.2
+50%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(4,281)
Black9.9%(510)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(456)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other5.4%(275)
Diversity Score49.3%(2,526)
49
−17%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hightstown, New Jersey?

Hightstown, New Jersey has about 5,126 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Hightstown, New Jersey earns about $45,572 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 $146,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Hightstown, New Jersey?

About 30.3% 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 3.2% of people in Hightstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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