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.

Hackettstown, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,140

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.7%6,259

Hispanic/Latino

25.7%2,602

Asian

5.9%603

Black

4.1%415

Two or More

2%203

Other

0.6%57

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%177

High School Diploma

26.2%1,724

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%381

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%793

Associate's Degree

9.2%606

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%1,500

Master's Degree

12.6%828

Professional Degree

1.4%94

Doctorate

0.7%46

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

37.5%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$361,600

Median Renti

$1,469

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.8%2,220

Renter-Occupied

42.2%1,621

Total Units

3,875

Homeownership

57.8%

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%48

$50K–$100K

0.6%13

$100K–$150K

1.5%33

$150K–$200K

3.2%71

$200K–$300K

20%444

$300K–$500K

63.4%1,407

$500K–$1M

8.2%183

$1M+

0.9%21

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

153

$1,250–$1,500

505

$1,500–$2,000

554

$2,000+

181

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%21

2010–2019

5%192

2000–2009

10.3%398

1990–1999

7.7%298

1980–1989

8.8%341

1970–1979

10.5%406

1960–1969

21.2%822

1950–1959

10%386

1940–1949

3.3%128

1939 or earlier

22.8%883

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.6%2,598

Fuel Oil

17.2%662

Electricity

10.9%418

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%80

No Fuel

1.9%72

Other

0.3%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,083

Mean Household Incomei

$110,827

Per Capita Incomei

$41,766

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

5,977

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%158

$10K–$15K

0.5%21

$15K–$20K

2.3%89

$20K–$25K

4.5%174

$25K–$30K

2%78

$30K–$35K

1.9%74

$35K–$40K

2.4%92

$40K–$45K

0.9%33

$45K–$50K

6.3%242

$50K–$60K

5.3%202

$60K–$75K

11.1%426

$75K–$100K

10.6%409

$100K–$125K

10.4%400

$125K–$150K

9.4%360

$150K–$200K

13.7%526

$200K+

14.5%557

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

168

Residentsi

184

Avg. Tenant Renti

$492/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes87% occupied$526/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 878 homes98% occupied$452/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

75.5%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

23.4%

Low income$47K–$74K/yr

0.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $74K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.3% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,67216.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

191

Guatemala

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Poland

Korea

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,255

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,489

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

273(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured