Hackettstown, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Hackettstown, New Jersey is 10,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 150th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $91,250, the median home value is $337,100, and the median age is 38.0.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (9,722 → 10,182).
10,143
Population
2808
People / sq mi
$91,250
Median Income
$337,100
Median Home Value
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Hackettstown covers 3.6 sq mi of land at 2808 people per square mile.
About Hackettstown, NJ
With 10,143 residents, Hackettstown is a city in New Jersey.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $91,250 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $337,100, with typical rent around $1,419.
Roughly 34.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. About 9.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Hackettstown town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Hackettstown town had a population of 9,722 in 2010 and 10,182 in 2024, a 4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,232 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.
10,182
Population (2024)
9,722
Population (2010)
10,232
Peak (2020)
0.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,722 |
| 2011 | 9,676 |
| 2012 | 9,610 |
| 2013 | 9,543 |
| 2014 | 9,538 |
| 2015 | 9,568 |
| 2016 | 9,505 |
| 2017 | 9,466 |
| 2018 | 9,443 |
| 2019 | 9,356 |
| 2020 | 10,232 |
| 2021 | 10,031 |
| 2022 | 10,127 |
| 2023 | 10,144 |
| 2024 | 10,182 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,250
Median Household Income
$40,297
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$337,100
Median Home Value
$1,419
Median Rent
59.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
34.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
9.8%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.7%
Foreign Born
74.6%
Non-English at Home
3.9%
Veterans
11.7%
With Disability
88.1%
Health Insurance
93.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Information | 8.9% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hackettstown, New Jersey has a population of 10,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 150th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Hackettstown, New Jersey is $91,250, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Hackettstown, New Jersey is $337,100, with median monthly rent at $1,419 and a homeownership rate of 59.3%.
The median age in Hackettstown, New Jersey is 38.0 years. The population is 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
The population has grown 4.7% since 2010 (9,722 → 10,182).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.