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Hillsdale

New Jersey · 10,219 residents · 2.902 sq mi
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Hillsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $572,800. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,219
+1%since 2000
from 10,087 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.8
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Hillsdale
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.2%(535)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.9%(804)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.4%(854)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(726)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244%(411)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347%(713)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.7%(1,499)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.3%(1,874)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(1,292)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747%(720)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.4%(555)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.3%(236)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,021
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,549
+31%since 2000
from $34,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$572,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $926 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+4%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(8,983)
Black0.9%(86)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(429)
Asian5.1%(511)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(8,590)
Black0.9%(93)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(794)
Asian6.2%(638)
Other1.1%(108)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican1.3%(128)
Spaniard1%(103)
Mexican1%(101)
Ecuadorian0.4%(42)
Puerto Rican0.4%(39)
Costa Rican0.4%(39)
Cuban0.4%(38)
Peruvian0.4%(38)
Colombian0.3%(31)
Panamanian0.2%(25)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Guatemalan0.1%(13)
Ancestry
Italian29%(2,940)
Irish24.2%(2,450)
German17.5%(1,777)
Polish7.4%(746)
English6.5%(657)
Russian5%(502)
American3.8%(390)
Dutch2.5%(258)
French2.5%(250)
Greek2.4%(242)
Scottish2.2%(226)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.9%(193)
Swedish1.5%(149)
Romanian1.2%(117)
Norwegian1%(98)
Portuguese0.8%(80)
Hungarian0.8%(78)
Croatian0.7%(74)
Czech0.6%(57)
Armenian0.6%(56)
Arab0.5%(52)
Canadian0.4%(43)
Lebanese0.4%(38)
British0.3%(32)
Lithuanian0.2%(22)
Slovak0.2%(22)
West Indian0.2%(19)
Jamaican0.2%(19)
Israeli0.2%(18)
Moroccan0.1%(14)
Turkish0.1%(14)
Ukrainian0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Welsh0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(1,107)
Married64.4%(2,608)
Widowed4.2%(169)
Divorced4.1%(165)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(1,366)
Married57.3%(2,532)
Widowed8%(355)
Divorced3.8%(169)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillsdale, New Jersey?

Hillsdale, New Jersey has about 10,219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillsdale, New Jersey earns about $116,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillsdale, New Jersey expensive?

In Hillsdale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $572,800, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Hillsdale, New Jersey?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillsdale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillsdale, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Hillsdale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillsdale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillsdale, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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