Hunterdon County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 130,160 | — | #504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $141,715 | +88.6% | #13 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $517,200 | +83.5% | #128 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,687 | +45.1% | #148 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | -68.3% | #8 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hunterdon County has a population of 130,160, making it the #504 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Hunterdon County is $141,715, ranking #13 out of 3,222 counties — 88.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.0% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Hunterdon County is $517,200 (+83.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,687/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.1%.
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97.2% of residents in Hunterdon County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
About Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County, New Jersey has a total population of 130,160, making it the 504th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hunterdon County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hunterdon County is $141,715, which ranks #13 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 88.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Hunterdon County is $517,200, 83.5% above the national median. Renters in Hunterdon County pay a median gross rent of $1,687 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hunterdon County, 57.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.3 min.
Hunterdon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.3%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Hunterdon County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.