Hunterdon County, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 18th-largest in New Jersey

The population of Hunterdon County, New Jersey is 129,448 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest county in New Jersey. The median household income is $139,453, the median home value is $498,800, and the median age is 46.2.

The population of Hunterdon County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (127,323 → 131,708), a +0.24% annualized rate.

Hunterdon County within New Jersey · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

129,448

Population

+0.24%

Annual growth

303

People / sq mi

$139,453

Median Income

$498,800

Median Home Value

Hunterdon County covers 428 sq mi of land at 302.6 people per square mile.

About Hunterdon County, NJ

Hunterdon County is a county in New Jersey with a population of 129,448. It ranks #18 among counties in New Jersey by population. The median age is 46.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Hunterdon County is $139,453, above the US median of $74,580. 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $498,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,707. The homeownership rate of 84.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hunterdon County reflects 56.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 19.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.6 minutes each way.

Hunterdon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Hunterdon County had a population of 127,323 in 2010 and 131,708 in 2024, a 3.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 131,708 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.25%.

131,708

Population (2024)

127,323

Population (2010)

131,708

Peak (2024)

0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	127,323	-	-	estimate
2011	127,348	+25	+0.02%	estimate
2012	126,658	-690	-0.54%	estimate
2013	126,443	-215	-0.17%	estimate
2014	125,902	-541	-0.43%	estimate
2015	125,569	-333	-0.26%	estimate
2016	124,976	-593	-0.47%	estimate
2017	125,076	+100	+0.08%	estimate
2018	125,265	+189	+0.15%	estimate
2019	125,201	-64	-0.05%	estimate
2020	128,793	+3,592	+2.87%	estimate
2021	129,691	+898	+0.70%	estimate
2022	129,977	+286	+0.22%	estimate
2023	130,633	+656	+0.50%	estimate
2024	131,708	+1,075	+0.82%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.7%
Black or African American	2.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.2

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.4%

5–9

5.1%

10–14

5.7%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

9.6%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

14.1%

55–59

8.8%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

12.1%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$139,453+$38,403 vs state
Mean household income	$182,668
Per-capita income	$71,070
Poverty rate	2.3%-4.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	62.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.7%

Finance & real estate

15.9%

Manufacturing

12.6%

Information

8.8%

Construction

6.6%

Education & health care

5.1%

Public administration

4.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.9%

The largest employment sector in Hunterdon County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.7% of workers.

How residents commute

1.7%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

71.3%

Public transit

19.7%

Work from home

33.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$498,800+$71,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,707

Median rent

84.8%

Homeownership rate

51,908

Total housing units

96.9%

Occupied

3.1%

Vacant

15.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.1%

With health insurance

96.8%

With broadband internet

25.6%

Foreign-born

4.6%

Veterans (18+)

9.0%

With a disability

86.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.8%

High School+

56.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hunterdon County, New Jersey has a population of 129,448 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest county in New Jersey. Population density is 303 people per square mile.

The population of Hunterdon County has grown 3.4% since 2010 (127,323 → 131,708), a +0.24% annualized rate.

The median household income in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is $139,453, with mean (average) household income of $182,668 and per-capita income of $71,070. 2.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Hunterdon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.7%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is 46.2 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Hunterdon County is $498,800 and median monthly rent is $1,707. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 51,908 total housing units, 3.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Hunterdon County, New Jersey is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Newark is among the largest cities associated with Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with a population of 307,188.