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
84th
Median Household Income $141,715 +88.6% #13 / 3,222
100th
Median Age 46.1 years +18.5% #583 / 3,222
82th
Median Home Value $517,200 +83.5% #128 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,687 +45.1% #148 / 3,222
95th
Poverty Rate 4.0% -68.3% #8 / 3,222
100th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.4%
Native Born
10.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$141,715 +88.6% vs nat'l
Rank #13 of 3,222
100th percentile
Per Capita Income
$72,227 +75.0% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.0% −68.3% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 3,222
100th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,739 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.4% +70.3% vs nat'l
Rank #37 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
36.3 min +31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #198 of 3,222
94th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$517,200 +83.5% vs nat'l
Rank #128 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,687 +45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #148 of 3,222
95th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.1% +32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #113 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.1% Homeownership

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Health

97.2% of residents in Hunterdon County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.

97.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2% +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #62 of 3,222
98th percentile

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.