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.

Hardwick, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,436

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.6%1,286

Hispanic/Latino

7%100

Black

2.6%37

Asian

0.9%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%27

High School Diploma

27.7%276

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%76

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%136

Associate's Degree

4.8%48

Bachelor's Degree

26%259

Master's Degree

6.8%68

Professional Degree

1.2%12

Doctorate

0.6%6

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

34.6%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$421,800

Median Renti

$1,778

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.9%433

Renter-Occupied

13.1%65

Total Units

557

Homeownership

86.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%3

$50K–$100K

0.7%3

$150K–$200K

1.2%5

$200K–$300K

14.1%61

$300K–$500K

61.9%268

$500K–$1M

18%78

$1M+

3.5%15

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%8

2010–2019

0.9%5

2000–2009

11.1%62

1990–1999

12.2%68

1980–1989

22.6%126

1970–1979

17.4%97

1960–1969

8.1%45

1950–1959

9%50

1940–1949

5%28

1939 or earlier

12.2%68

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

52.2%260

Wood

16.7%83

Bottled/LP Gas

16.3%81

Electricity

10.6%53

Utility Gas

4.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$124,167

Mean Household Incomei

$146,765

Per Capita Incomei

$51,597

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

753

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.4%17

$20K–$25K

0.6%3

$25K–$30K

1.2%6

$30K–$35K

2.6%13

$35K–$40K

2%10

$40K–$45K

4%20

$45K–$50K

2%10

$50K–$60K

7.2%36

$60K–$75K

10.2%51

$75K–$100K

9.4%47

$100K–$125K

7.8%39

$125K–$150K

13.9%69

$150K–$200K

15.1%75

$200K+

20.5%102

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1017%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

681

Avg. Commutei

32.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

688

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

65(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured