Rocky Hill, NJ

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2023 Population
814
2.52% 1-year growth
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
US Senator
Andy Kim
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.8
1.38% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
4.3%
17.7% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$127,344
0.867% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$608,200
3.61% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
432
8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Rocky Hill, NJ had a population of 814 people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $127,344. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Rocky Hill, NJ grew from 794 to 814, a 2.52% increase and its median household income grew from $126,250 to $127,344, a 0.867% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rocky Hill, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.05%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.83%).

None of the households in Rocky Hill, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Rocky Hill, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Rocky Hill, NJ was $608,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.9%.

Most people in Rocky Hill, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rocky Hill, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Rocky Hill, NJ is home to a population of 814 people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 16.1% of Rocky Hill, NJ residents were born outside of the country (131 people).

In 2023, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (657 people) in Rocky Hill, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 White (Hispanic) and 38 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2023 Citizenship
95.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Rocky Hill, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Rocky Hill, NJ was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rocky Hill, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    657 ± 129
  2. White (Hispanic)
    39 ± 21
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    38 ± 16.4
8.48%
Hispanic Population
69 people

In 2023, there were 16.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (657 people) in Rocky Hill, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 White (Hispanic) and 38 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.48% of the people in Rocky Hill, NJ are hispanic (69 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    273,669 ± 12,652 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    204,992 ± 10,992 people
  3. Mexico
    104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

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Foreign-Born Population

16.1%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
131 people
15.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
123 people

As of 2023, 16.1% of Rocky Hill, NJ residents (131 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rocky Hill, NJ was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    9 ± 22
  2. Vietnam
    3 ± 20
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 20

Rocky Hill, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Rocky Hill, NJ employs 432 people. The largest industries in Rocky Hill, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (69 people), Educational Services (65 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($250,001), Wholesale Trade ($182,500), and Finance & Insurance ($165,000).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

432
2023 Value
± 91
8%
1 Year growth
± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rocky Hill, NJ grew at a rate of 8%, from 400 employees to 432 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rocky Hill, NJ, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations (68 people), Management Occupations (58 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (51 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rocky Hill, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

432
2023 Value
± 91
8%
1 Year growth
± 27.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Rocky Hill, NJ grew at a rate of 8%, from 400 employees to 432 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rocky Hill, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (69 people), Educational Services (65 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rocky Hill, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Rocky Hill, 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

$99,688
Median earning men ± $11,066
$54,063
Median earning women ± $33,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($250,001), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($165,000), and Public Administration ($98,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($158,125), Information ($78,958), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($74,375).

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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%.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Rocky Hill, NJ was $608,200 in 2023, which is 2 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $587,000 to $608,200, a 3.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Rocky Hill, NJ is 75.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Rocky Hill, NJ have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rocky Hill, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$608,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$26,060
$242
Median Property Taxes
±$61

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Rent vs Own

75.9%
Homeownership
2023
57.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 75.9% of the housing units in Rocky Hill, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.1%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 539.01
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$127,344
Median Household Income
± $28,890
319
Number of Households
± 70

In 2023, the median household income of the 319 households in Rocky Hill, NJ grew to $127,344 from the previous year's value of $126,250.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rocky Hill, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.489
2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023
  1. Drove Alone (62.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (27.3%)
  3. Carpooled (6.53%)

In 2023, 62.9% of workers in Rocky Hill, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.53%).

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Commute Time

25.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rocky Hill, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.641% of the workforce in Rocky Hill, 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

4.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rocky Hill, NJ (35 out of 814 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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Health

98.4% of the population of Rocky Hill, NJ has health coverage, with 64.5% on employee plans, 6.88% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.123% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see 862 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (848 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1038 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 342 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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862 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Somerset County, NJ see an average of 862 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (848 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.6%
Uninsured
64.5%
Employer Coverage
6.88%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
0.123%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rocky Hill, NJ grew by 15.3% from 1.39% to 1.6%.

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