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Ho-Ho-Kus

New Jersey · 4,258 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 $230,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 84% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $786,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.1% of residents. Households here earn about 171% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
84% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,258
+5%since 2000
from 4,060 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,449 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+6%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Ho-Ho-Kus
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$230,682
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,900 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$95,314
+50%since 2000
from $63,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$786,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,405
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
7.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(3,475)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(302)
Asian7.5%(321)
Other2%(84)
Diversity Score38.3%(1,632)
Diversity Score
38
+109%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−97.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey has about 4,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey earns about $230,682 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 $786,800, and the typical rent is about $2,405 a month.

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

About 83.9% 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 0.1% of people in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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