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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hunterdon County

New Jersey · 121,989 residents · 427.835 sq mi
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Hunterdon County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,888. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $246,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

121,989
+13%since 1990
from 107,776 in 1990
1990 – 2025
285 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 252 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
106K112K119K126K132K1990201020202024Hunterdon County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,888
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,628 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,370
+57%since 1990
from $23,236 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$246,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$867
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $721 in 1990
US average: $602
83.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
16.4% rent
3.1
−20%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(103,916)
Black1.8%(1,970)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,812)
Asian1.4%(1,494)
Diversity Score12.5%(13,477)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(112,473)
Black2.2%(2,638)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,371)
Asian1.9%(2,332)
Diversity Score16.5%(20,080)
16
+32%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

Hunterdon County, New Jersey has about 121,989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hunterdon County, New Jersey earns about $79,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hunterdon County, New Jersey expensive?

In Hunterdon County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $246,700, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hunterdon County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

About 2.6% of people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hunterdon County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hunterdon County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,213 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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