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Population Review

The Hills, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of The Hills, New Jersey is 10,732 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 142nd-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $142,750, the median home value is $570,100, and the median age is 46.9.

10,732

Population

3786

People / sq mi

$142,750

Median Income

$570,100

Median Home Value

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The Hills covers 2.8 sq mi of land at 3786 people per square mile.

About The Hills, NJ

The Hills is defined demographically by education — 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. With 10,732 residents, The Hills is a city in New Jersey.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $142,750, putting The Hills near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $570,100, with typical rent around $2,240.

The Hills is among the best-educated US cities: 75.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 27.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in The Hills usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Race & Ethnicity

White56.4%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$142,750

Median Household Income

$90,760

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$570,100

Median Home Value

$2,240

Median Rent

83.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.8%

High School+

75.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.2%

Drive Alone

65.4%

Public Transit

27.4%

Work From Home

35.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

27.1%

Foreign Born

63.7%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

8.6%

With Disability

98.2%

Health Insurance

99.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.9%
Information17.5%
Manufacturing16.6%
Transportation & Warehousing5.7%
Construction3.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.4%
Public Administration1.9%
Retail Trade1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Hills, New Jersey has a population of 10,732 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 142nd-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in The Hills, New Jersey is $142,750, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in The Hills, New Jersey is $570,100, with median monthly rent at $2,240 and a homeownership rate of 83.4%.

The median age in The Hills, New Jersey is 46.9 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.