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Rocky Hill

New Jersey · 682 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Rocky Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $452,900. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
+3%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+5%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5155986817648471990201020202024Rocky Hill
2024819
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,929
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,469 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,582
−2%since 2000
from $48,357 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+51%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(608)
Black1.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(26)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(93)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(600)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(33)
Asian2.3%(16)
Other5.4%(37)
Diversity Score31.3%(213)
Diversity Score
31
+123%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
35.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Hill, New Jersey?

Rocky Hill, New Jersey has about 682 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Hill, New Jersey?

The typical household in Rocky Hill, New Jersey earns about $88,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Hill, New Jersey expensive?

In Rocky Hill, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $452,900, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Hill, New Jersey?

About 69.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Hill, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Hill, New Jersey?

About 3.3% of people in Rocky Hill, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocky Hill, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocky Hill, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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