Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ

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2024 Population

130,160

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

46.1

0.216% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

3.99%

3.82% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$141,715

1.62% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$517,200

3.69% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

63,401

1.54% 1-year decline

About

14.2% of the households in Hunterdon County PUMA, 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.

96.4% of the residents in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was $517,200, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

Most people in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ borders Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, Somerset County (South) PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Warren County PUMA, NJ, Mercer County (North)--Princeton Borough PUMA, NJ, Bucks County (Upper) PUMA, PA, and Bucks County (Northern Central) PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 130k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.6% of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (13.8k people).

In 2024, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.37k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.35k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ are Spanish (6,740 households), Portuguese (1,063 households), and Telugu (692 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,777

Women

50.5%

64,536

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 130,313 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2024 Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.4% of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 479
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.37k ± 687
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.35k ± 305

9.31%

Hispanic Population

12.1k people

9.31% of the people in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ are hispanic (12.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,540 ± 1,225 people
Mexico
1,186 ± 842 people
Ukraine
663 ± 631 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 2,540 Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Mexico with 1,186 and Ukraine with 663.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13.8k people

11.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2024, 10.6% of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ residents (13.8k 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 Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,740 households (5.42%)
Portuguese
1,063 households (0.854%)
Telugu
692 households (0.556%)

14.2% of the households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.42% of the households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,793 ± 244
Gulf War (2001-)
797 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
710 ± 181

Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ.

Health

97.2% of the population of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 5.19% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.639% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,279 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.8%

Uninsured

64.5%

Employer Coverage

5.19%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.639%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ declined by 2.85% from 2.88% to 2.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ employs 63.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ were Elementary & secondary schools (6,459 people), Construction (3,724 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (3,113 people), and the highest paying industries were Petroleum refining ($278,121), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($255,770), and Museums, art galleries, historical sites, & similar institutions ($234,359).

Males in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $100,532. The income inequality in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,544

Women

48.2%

32,857

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ in 2024 was 63,401 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.4k

2024 Value

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± −1.54%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 64.4k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, are Other managers (3,191 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,379 people), and Chief executives & legislators (1,629 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.4k

2024 Value

−1.54%

1 Year decline

± −1.54%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −1.54%, from 64.4k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,459 people), Construction (3,724 people), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing (3,113 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$93,998

Median earning men ± $4,651

$65,949

Median earning women ± $2,270

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($145,556), Manufacturing ($132,040), and Information ($114,045).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($123,556), Information ($102,500), and Wholesale Trade ($95,223).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

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.

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.914%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

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 Jersey

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 Jersey

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.531% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.471% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (34.2k), Graduate Degree (22.8k), and High School or Equivalent (21.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was $517,200 in 2024, which is 1.55 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $498,800 to $517,200, a 3.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ is 85.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$517,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,844

$43,302

Median Property Taxes

±$1,054

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 Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.1%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 85.1% of the housing units in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 84.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$141,715

Median Household Income

± $3,618

50.9k

Number of Households

± 1,550

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.9k households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ grew to $141,715 from the previous year's value of $139,453.

The following chart displays the households in Hunterdon County PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2024 Wage GINI in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ

0.48

2023 Wage GINI in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ

In 2024, the income inequality in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.59% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.5%)
Worked At Home (21.8%)
Carpooled (4.9%)

In 2024, 69.5% of workers in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.9%).

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.

Commute Time

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.46% of the workforce in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ (5.11k out of 128k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hunterdon County PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.