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.

Hopewell Township (Mercer), NJ

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,823population

44.3median age

This community is a community of 1,823 with a median age of 44.3. The population is predominantly White (90.1%) with a significant Two or More community (3.9%). Median household income is $145,114. 99.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 69.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, with a median home value of $586,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%1,643

Two or More

3.9%71

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%49

Black

1.7%31

Asian

1.4%26

Other

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%11

High School Diploma

15.7%196

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%35

Some College (1+ yr)

3.8%48

Associate's Degree

6.7%83

Bachelor's Degree

32.1%400

Master's Degree

26.1%326

Professional Degree

3.9%49

Doctorate

7.1%89

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

69.2%

Graduate+

37.2%

Housingi

$586,600median home value

$1,856median rent

76.4%homeownership

809total units

8.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%5

$200K–$300K

1.6%9

$300K–$500K

30.6%174

$500K–$1M

64.8%368

$1M+

2.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%15

2010–2019

0.6%5

2000–2009

4.9%40

1990–1999

7.2%58

1980–1989

6.4%52

1970–1979

2.2%18

1960–1969

11.5%93

1950–1959

6.7%54

1940–1949

6.6%53

1939 or earlier

52%421

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.3%537

Fuel Oil

19.5%145

Electricity

7.4%55

Coal

0.8%6

Household Economyi

$145,114median household income

$73,894per capita income

3.9%poverty rate

2.1%unemployment

963labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%12

$10K–$15K

0.7%5

$15K–$20K

1.6%12

$20K–$25K

3.2%24

$25K–$30K

0.9%7

$40K–$45K

1.6%12

$45K–$50K

1.9%14

$50K–$60K

10.2%76

$60K–$75K

5.8%43

$75K–$100K

11.2%83

$100K–$125K

7.8%58

$125K–$150K

7.9%59

$150K–$200K

12.1%90

$200K+

33.4%248

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1317.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Guatemala

China

Germany

Canada

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

933

Avg. Commutei

29.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

943

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.9%Insured

1.1%Uninsured