Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hopewell Township (Mercer), NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,823

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%1,643

Two or More

3.9%71

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%49

Black

1.7%31

Asian

1.4%26

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%11

High School Diploma

15.7%196

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%35

Some College (1+ yr)

3.8%48

Associate's Degree

6.7%83

Bachelor's Degree

32.1%400

Master's Degree

26.1%326

Professional Degree

3.9%49

Doctorate

7.1%89

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

69.2%

Graduate+

37.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$586,600

Median Renti

$1,856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.4%568

Renter-Occupied

23.6%175

Total Units

809

Homeownership

76.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%5

$200K–$300K

1.6%9

$300K–$500K

30.6%174

$500K–$1M

64.8%368

$1M+

2.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%15

2010–2019

0.6%5

2000–2009

4.9%40

1990–1999

7.2%58

1980–1989

6.4%52

1970–1979

2.2%18

1960–1969

11.5%93

1950–1959

6.7%54

1940–1949

6.6%53

1939 or earlier

52%421

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.3%537

Fuel Oil

19.5%145

Electricity

7.4%55

Coal

0.8%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$145,114

Mean Household Incomei

$181,235

Per Capita Incomei

$73,894

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

963

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%12

$10K–$15K

0.7%5

$15K–$20K

1.6%12

$20K–$25K

3.2%24

$25K–$30K

0.9%7

$40K–$45K

1.6%12

$45K–$50K

1.9%14

$50K–$60K

10.2%76

$60K–$75K

5.8%43

$75K–$100K

11.2%83

$100K–$125K

7.8%58

$125K–$150K

7.9%59

$150K–$200K

12.1%90

$200K+

33.4%248

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1317.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Guatemala

China

Germany

Canada

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

933

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

943

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured