CITY
The Hills
New Jersey · 10,785 residents · 2.835 sq mi
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The short version
The Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $577,000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202411K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(453)
5 to 94.1%(442)
10 to 145.9%(636)
15 to 195.3%(568)
20 to 243.6%(389)
25 to 3410.8%(1,170)
35 to 4412.1%(1,306)
45 to 5418.8%(2,028)
55 to 6415.2%(1,639)
65 to 7412%(1,290)
75 to 846.8%(728)
85 and over1.3%(136)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$154,564
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $142,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
Retail trade16.8%
Public administration16.8%
Information11.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$577,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $570,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
3.7
−7%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(5,815)
Black1.2%(128)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(737)
Asian32.1%(3,447)
Other5.6%(605)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(5,697)
Black1.5%(160)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(803)
Asian33.5%(3,608)
Other4.8%(517)
75
+1%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
South American2%(215)
Spaniard1.8%(190)
Colombian1.5%(158)
Puerto Rican1.4%(151)
Mexican1.4%(146)
Central American0.3%(33)
Salvadoran0.3%(33)
Paraguayan0.2%(18)
Argentine0.1%(16)
Ecuadorian0.1%(12)
Venezuelan0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian16.8%(1,807)
Chinese10.6%(1,145)
Japanese1.8%(199)
Korean1.8%(198)
Taiwanese1.3%(141)
Filipino0.2%(21)
Pakistani0.2%(19)
Vietnamese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian0.1%(12)
Ancestry
Italian11.6%(1,250)
Irish11.6%(1,248)
German9.2%(995)
English8.4%(911)
American4.1%(443)
Polish2.9%(312)
Ukrainian2.3%(244)
Scottish2%(220)
Russian1.4%(151)
Brazilian1%(110)
Portuguese1%(110)
Greek1%(103)
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British0.8%(91)
Hungarian0.7%(78)
Croatian0.7%(77)
Romanian0.7%(74)
Lithuanian0.7%(72)
Arab0.5%(59)
Austrian0.5%(57)
Danish0.5%(51)
Iranian0.5%(51)
Dutch0.5%(49)
French0.4%(47)
Czech0.4%(45)
Norwegian0.4%(44)
Canadian0.4%(42)
Welsh0.3%(33)
French Canadian0.2%(24)
Swedish0.2%(24)
Lebanese0.2%(21)
Belgian0.2%(18)
Swiss0.1%(15)
Slovene0.1%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(11)
West Indian0%(3)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(1,261)
Married62.3%(2,714)
Widowed0.2%(9)
Divorced8.5%(372)
Women 15+
Never married29%(1,419)
Married51.8%(2,535)
Widowed5.2%(253)
Divorced14.1%(691)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in The Hills, New Jersey?
The Hills, New Jersey has about 10,785 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in The Hills, New Jersey?
The typical household in The Hills, New Jersey earns about $154,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is The Hills, New Jersey expensive?
In The Hills, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $577,000, and the typical rent is about $2,376 a month.
How educated are people in The Hills, New Jersey?
About 74.0% of adults age 25 and over in The Hills, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in The Hills, New Jersey?
About 3.8% of people in The Hills, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024