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Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Hunterdon County had 131,781 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 33 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 30 census tracts. GEOID 34019.
Hunterdon County is one of the 22 counties of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
131,781
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 128,947 · ACS 2020-2024: 130,160
Median household income
$141,715
±$3,618 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$517,200
±$12,844 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,687
±$51 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Hunterdon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 128,947 residents in Hunterdon County. The Census Bureau estimates 131,781 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 130,160 over 428 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 130,160 | 9,343,809 | +5,337 |
| Households | 50,860±274 | 3,507,701 | +3,685 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 52,115±104 | 3,791,354 | +1,866 |
Hunterdon County's population since 2000
From 121,989 in 2000 to 131,781 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hunterdon County?
Hunterdon County holds 33 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Raritan Township with 25,281 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Raritan Township | 23,447 | $165,174 |
|---|---|---|
| Readington Township | 16,128 | $157,625 |
| Clinton Township | 13,505 | $167,109 |
| Union Township, Hunterdon County | 6,507 | $137,568 |
| Lebanon Township | 6,195 | $129,936 |
| Tewksbury Township | 5,870 | $192,576 |
| Holland Township | 5,177 | $136,875 |
| Flemington | 4,876 | $69,978 |
| Alexandria Township | 4,809 | $160,354 |
| Delaware Township | 4,560 | $194,219 |
| Lambertville | 4,139 | $109,733 |
| East Amwell Township | 3,917 | $152,361 |
| Kingwood Township | 3,802 | $135,129 |
| Bethlehem Township | 3,745 | $142,434 |
| High Bridge | 3,546 | $112,467 |
| Franklin Township, Hunterdon County | 3,267 | $161,169 |
| White House Station | 3,152 | $110,483 |
| West Amwell Township | 3,005 | $151,250 |
| Clinton | 2,773 | $141,146 |
| Glen Gardner | 1,682 | $101,974 |
| Lebanon | 1,665 | $110,104 |
| Annandale | 1,663 | $168,043 |
| Hampton | 1,438 | $67,222 |
| Frenchtown | 1,370 | $97,917 |
| Milford | 1,232 | $71,806 |
| Califon | 1,005 | $128,194 |
| Ringoes | 849 | $84,545 |
| Bloomsbury | 792 | $92,500 |
| Stockton | 495 | $104,000 |
| OldwickGEOID 3454900 | 445 | not published |
| Neshanic Station | 5,224 | $221,395 |
| Three BridgesGEOID 3472870 | 321 | not published |
| PottersvilleGEOID 3460750 | 467 | $171,801 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hunterdon County?
The median resident of Hunterdon County is 46.1 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.3%. 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1±0.2 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3% | 22.5% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.9%±0.4 pts | 50.9% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.2 pts | 10.0% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.2%±1.0 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3%±0.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.3%±0.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.4%±1.3 pts | 43.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.7%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hunterdon County earn?
Half of Hunterdon County's 50,860 households earn less than $141,715 a year (±$3,618), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $141,996 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,715±$3,618 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $185,175±$6,081 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,227±$2,148 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±0.9 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hunterdon County?
Owners occupy 85.1% of Hunterdon County's occupied homes and renters 14.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $517,200 by its owner (±$12,844). The median renter pays $1,687 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $517,200±$12,844 | $454,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,687±$51 | $1,720 | −$93 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±4.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,086±$77 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.1%±1.0 pts | 63.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Housing units | 52,115±104 | 3,791,354 | +1,866 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8%±1.2 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.5%±1.3 pts | 17.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hunterdon County building?
Builders took permits for 544 new housing units across Hunterdon County in 2025 (126 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hunterdon County get to work?
69.5% of Hunterdon County's workers drive alone and 21.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Hunterdon County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±1.1 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | +0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.5%±1.4 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.8%±1.2 pts | 16.8% | +12.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min±0.9 | 30.5 min | −2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Hunterdon County's census tracts?
Hunterdon County is divided into 30 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $69,978 (Tract 114) to $208,094 (Tract 113.06).
All 30 census tracts of Hunterdon County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hunterdon County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 21 |
| Median household income | 1st of 21 |
| Median home value | 8th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 21 |
| Median age | 2nd of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hunterdon County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.