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Hunterdon County

New Jersey · 128,349 residents · 427.835 sq mi
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Hunterdon County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $446,700. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128,349
+5%since 2000
from 121,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K112K119K126K132K1990201020202024Hunterdon County
2024130K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,980
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,888 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,489
+33%since 2000
from $36,370 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $867 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+43%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(112,473)
Black2.2%(2,638)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,371)
Asian1.9%(2,332)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(20,080)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(112,607)
Black2.5%(3,233)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(6,722)
Asian3.2%(4,155)
Other1.3%(1,651)
Diversity Score28.2%(36,241)
Diversity Score
28
+72%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

Hunterdon County, New Jersey has about 128,349 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hunterdon County, New Jersey earns about $100,980 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 $446,700, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

About 47.5% 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 4.0% 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 20,573 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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