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.

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Hightstown, NJ

Hightstown, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,920population

40.6median age

This community is a community of 5,920 with a median age of 40.6. The population is predominantly White (58.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (24.3%). Median household income is $108,987. 88.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, with a median home value of $342,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.5%3,464

Hispanic/Latino

24.3%1,440

Black

7.1%422

Asian

6.5%384

Two or More

2.1%127

Other

1.4%83

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%18

High School Diploma

29.7%1,272

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%185

Some College (1+ yr)

5.6%241

Associate's Degree

8.6%369

Bachelor's Degree

20.8%890

Master's Degree

12.2%521

Professional Degree

3.4%147

Doctorate

3.2%136

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

18.8%

Housingi

$342,600median home value

$1,606median rent

72.4%homeownership

2,186total units

4.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%92

$50K–$100K

0.9%13

$150K–$200K

7%106

$200K–$300K

22.9%345

$300K–$500K

48.3%726

$500K–$1M

14.8%222

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

148

$1,500–$2,000

221

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

7.1%156

1990–1999

0.7%16

1980–1989

16.5%360

1970–1979

7.2%158

1960–1969

4.8%106

1950–1959

13.9%304

1940–1949

11.1%243

1939 or earlier

38.6%843

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.2%1,750

Electricity

11.5%240

Fuel Oil

3.5%73

No Fuel

0.7%15

Household Economyi

$108,987median household income

$50,407per capita income

2.1%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

3,614labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%30

$20K–$25K

2.1%44

$30K–$35K

3.4%71

$35K–$40K

1.9%40

$40K–$45K

3.9%82

$45K–$50K

2.4%49

$50K–$60K

7.4%154

$60K–$75K

3.6%74

$75K–$100K

14.8%308

$100K–$125K

20.6%429

$125K–$150K

2.9%60

$150K–$200K

5.1%107

$200K+

30.3%630

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

102

Residentsi

210

Avg. Tenant Renti

$642/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

34 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing100 homes98% occupied$642/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,987/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

64%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

31%

Low income$54K–$87K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

1,34922.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

115

Guatemala

Mexico

India

Germany

China

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,396

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,452

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

315(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured