Hunterdon County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Name: Hunterdon County, New Jersey Demographics
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Hunterdon County, New Jersey has a population of 130,160, the 18th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $141,715 and the median home value is $517,200. The poverty rate is 4.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Hunterdon County Quick Facts

Population 130,160

Median Household Income $141,715

Median Home Value $517,200

Poverty Rate 4.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 46.1 years

Homeownership Rate 85.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 57.4%

High School Graduation 96.3%

Cities/Places 17

Population 130,160 18th of 21

Median Income $141,715 37% higher than state

Poverty Rate 4.0%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Hunterdon County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	129,448	130,160	+0.6%
Median household income	$139,453	$141,715	+1.6%
Median home value	$498,800	$517,200	+3.7%

Median Household Income

Hunterdon

$141,715

$103,556

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hunterdon

$517,200

$454,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.4%

$25K-$50K 8.5%

$50K-$100K 19.2%

$100K+ 65.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

1.0%

$15K-$20K

1.1%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

1.1%

$35K-$40K

1.7%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

4.0%

$60K-$75K

6.5%

$75K-$100K

8.7%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

9.5%

$150K-$200K

14.8%

$200K+

32.4%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%

64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%

Renter 14.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,687/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

29.4%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Hunterdon County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Flemington	4,896	$69,978	11.8%	$400,600
Lambertville	4,153	$109,733	3.1%	$562,300
White House Station	3,963	$110,483	4.3%	$454,400
High Bridge	3,580	$112,467	3.4%	$336,500
Clinton	2,789	$141,146	2.0%	$436,200
Glen Gardner	1,916	$101,974	6.4%	$330,900
Frenchtown	1,752	$97,917	8.7%	$383,600
Lebanon	1,675	$110,104	4.7%	$374,400
Annandale	1,568	$168,043	2.6%	$504,900
Milford	1,166	$71,806	8.8%	$333,600
Hampton	1,020	$67,222	12.3%	$336,500
Ringoes	934	$84,545	2.1%	$396,700
Califon	930	$128,194	7.5%	$431,600
Bloomsbury	841	$92,500	3.6%	$348,200
Three Bridges	630	N/A	1.6%	$587,300
Oldwick	462	N/A	32.0%	$824,400
Stockton	446	$104,000	8.7%	$441,700

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Population Overview

Hunterdon County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 130,160. It is the 18th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunterdon County is 46.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunterdon County is $141,715. This is 37% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 76% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.0%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $517,200. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hunterdon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.9% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.3%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

57.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 23.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Hunterdon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Jersey and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

Hunterdon County has a population of 130,160, making it the 18th most populous county in New Jersey.

What is the median income in Hunterdon County?

The median household income in Hunterdon County is $141,715 with a poverty rate of 4.0%.

How many cities are in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?

Hunterdon County contains 17 Census-designated places.