Hunterdon County, NJ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 127,222 | 9,029,857 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 291.1 | 1036.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.42% | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,322 | 3,476,039 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hunterdon County declined by 0.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 129,448 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hunterdon County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,834 | $101,200 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.62% | 4.63% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hunterdon County is about 39% higher than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $348,811 | $359,215 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,707 | $1,653 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.8% | 63.7% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hunterdon County is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,707 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hunterdon County spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.1 | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.2 | 53.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 221 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,036 | $6,865 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,954 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,376 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Jersey:
Cape May County (18.1 min), Cumberland County (20.8 min), Atlantic County (21.6 min).
Slowest:
Hudson County (32.9 min), Sussex County (32.3 min), Hunterdon County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in Hunterdon County is 31 minutes, longer than the 27 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hunterdon County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Jersey:
Somerset County (0.4), Morris County (0.4), Hunterdon County (0.4).
Lowest:
Cumberland County (0.2), Salem County (0.2), Passaic County (0.3).
Health
Hunterdon County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Hunterdon County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.6 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Jersey:
Morris County (0.8), Hunterdon County (0.8), Somerset County (0.8).
Lowest:
Cumberland County (0.8), Salem County (0.8), Passaic County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
The population of Hunterdon County, New Jersey is 127,222, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
The population density of Hunterdon County, New Jersey is 291.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
The median household income in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is $140,834, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
The median home price in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is $348,811, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hunterdon County, New Jersey?
The unemployment rate in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.