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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ho-Ho-Kus

New Jersey · 3,935 residents · 1.739 sq mi
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Ho-Ho-Kus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,961. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $328,500. With a median age of 39.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 120% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,935
−3%vs 2000
vs 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,263 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
39.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,961
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $129,900 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,451
−27%vs 2000
vs $63,594 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
0.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $461,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,001
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,479 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.6% in 2000
8.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+3%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,696)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2%(80)
Asian5.2%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(743)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,701)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(50)
Asian5.9%(234)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(658)
Diversity Score
17
−9%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.9%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
21.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey has about 3,935 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey earns about $89,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey expensive?

In Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $328,500, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey?

About 0.3% of people in Ho-Ho-Kus, 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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