Hi-Nella, NJ

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    2024 Population
    855
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.1
    12% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.5%
    46.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $72,500
    3.63% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $262,000
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    530
    15.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Hi-Nella, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    92.3% of the residents in Hi-Nella, NJ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Hi-Nella, NJ was $262,000, and the homeownership rate was 40.5%.

    Most people in Hi-Nella, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Hi-Nella, NJ was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Hi-Nella, NJ is home to a population of 855 people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 16.8% of Hi-Nella, NJ residents were born outside of the country (144 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (328 people) in Hi-Nella, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 115 Other (Hispanic) and 101 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    92.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    91%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.3% of Hi-Nella, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hi-Nella, NJ was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hi-Nella, NJ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      328 ± 74
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      115 ± 90
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      101 ± 78
    31.1%
    Hispanic Population
    266 people

    In 2024, there were 2.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (328 people) in Hi-Nella, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 115 Other (Hispanic) and 101 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    31.1% of the people in Hi-Nella, NJ are hispanic (266 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hi-Nella, NJ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      279,408 ± 12,782 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      210,288 ± 11,131 people
    3. Mexico
      108,737 ± 8,049 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    16.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    144 people
    18.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    186 people

    As of 2024, 16.8% of Hi-Nella, NJ residents (144 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hi-Nella, NJ was 18.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      9 ± 21
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6 ± 21
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2 ± 15

    Hi-Nella, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.7% of the population of Hi-Nella, NJ has health coverage, with 54.1% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 7.05% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.588% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 11.5% under 18 years, 33.6% between 18 and 34 years, 43.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    9.28%
    Uninsured
    54.1%
    Employer Coverage
    16%
    Medicaid
    7.05%
    Medicare
    13%
    Non-Group
    0.588%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hi-Nella, NJ declined by 5.14% from 9.79% to 9.28%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hi-Nella, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Hi-Nella, NJ employs 530 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hi-Nella, NJ were Health Care & Social Assistance (116 people), Retail Trade (61 people), and Manufacturing (57 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($98,750), Manufacturing ($83,447), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,875).

    Occupations

    530
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    −15.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 39.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hi-Nella, NJ declined at a rate of −15.3%, from 626 employees to 530 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hi-Nella, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (65 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (63 people), and Management Occupations (56 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hi-Nella, NJ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    530
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    −15.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 39.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hi-Nella, NJ declined at a rate of −15.3%, from 626 employees to 530 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hi-Nella, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (116 people), Retail Trade (61 people), and Manufacturing (57 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hi-Nella, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hi-Nella, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,875
    Median earning men ± $18,825
    $35,208
    Median earning women ± $13,926

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($98,750), Manufacturing ($83,523), and Construction ($67,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($62,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,714), and Manufacturing ($49,167).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.27%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from New Jersey

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.
    Cory Booker
    Senator from New Jersey2
    Assumed office on October 31, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}
    Andy Kim
    Senator from New Jersey1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hi-Nella, NJ was $262,000 in 2024, which is 0.787 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $235,800 to $262,000, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Hi-Nella, NJ is 40.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hi-Nella, NJ have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hi-Nella, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $262,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$28,882
    $161
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$78

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hi-Nella, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    40.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 40.5% of the housing units in Hi-Nella, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 35.8%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $72,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,402
    398
    Number of Households
    ± 99

    In 2024, the median household income of the 398 households in Hi-Nella, NJ declined from $72,500 from the previous year's value of $75,227.

    The following chart displays the households in Hi-Nella, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hi-Nella, NJ is from New Jersey.
    0.482
    2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey
    0.486
    2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72%)
    2. Carpooled (11.2%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.47%)

    In 2024, 72% of workers in Hi-Nella, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (9.47%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hi-Nella, NJ have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.35% of the workforce in Hi-Nella, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty & Diversity

    5.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hi-Nella, NJ (47 out of 855 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hi-Nella, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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