2023 ACS Census Data · Population 129,448
Hunterdon County is a mid-sized county in New Jersey with a population of 129,448. The median household income is $139,453, 114% above the national average. The poverty rate is 3.8%, median home value is $498,800, and 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 134% above the national average.
Population
129,448
2023 estimate
Rank #504 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$139,453
Household
Rank #13 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$498,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #107 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
56.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #40 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
38% above New Jersey avg·114% above national avg
Poverty Rate
60% above New Jersey avg·74% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below New Jersey avg·13% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$71,070
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
3.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
24% above New Jersey avg·138% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above New Jersey avg·84% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
25% above New Jersey avg·16% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
22% above New Jersey avg·13% below national avg
Housing Units
51,908
Households
50,322
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,055
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
39% above New Jersey avg·134% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above New Jersey avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.4%
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