Hunterdon County, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Hunterdon County was 129,777, a 0.08% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hunterdon County's population was 129,668, an increase of 0.68% compared to a population of 128,786 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hunterdon County, NJ population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hunterdon County increased by 7,104. In this period, the peak population was 130,737 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 122,673 - -
2001 124,893 2,220 1.81%
2002 126,573 1,680 1.35%
2003 127,892 1,319 1.04%
2004 128,810 918 0.72%
2005 129,553 743 0.58%
2006 130,232 679 0.52%
2007 130,510 278 0.21%
2008 130,608 98 0.08%
2009 130,737 129 0.1%
2010 127,323 -3,414 -2.61%
2011 127,348 25 0.02%
2012 126,658 -690 -0.54%
2013 126,443 -215 -0.17%
2014 125,902 -541 -0.43%
2015 125,569 -333 -0.26%
2016 124,976 -593 -0.47%
2017 125,076 100 0.08%
2018 125,265 189 0.15%
2019 125,201 -64 -0.05%
2020 128,786 3,585 2.86%
2021 129,668 882 0.68%
2022 129,777 109 0.08%
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Hunterdon County, NJ population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Hunterdon County's population increased by 4,650 (3.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Hunterdon County's population increased by 1,463 (1.15%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Hunterdon County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hunterdon County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 129,777. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hunterdon County's population peaked in year 2009 at 130,737.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hunterdon County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 122,673.

Hunterdon County, NJ annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Hunterdon County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Hunterdon County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.26% per year. Overall the population grew 5.79% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Hunterdon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hunterdon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.26% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 991. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Hunterdon County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,585 (2.86%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Hunterdon County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 3,414 (-2.61%).

Things to know

Is Hunterdon County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hunterdon County's population increased by 991 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 882 (0.68%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 109 (0.08%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Hunterdon County, NJ changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Hunterdon County increased by 3,334 (2.64%). The population was highest at 129,777 in the year 2022 and lowest at 124,976 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.

References

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2023
Hunterdon County, NJ Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Hunterdon County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Hunterdon County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Hunterdon County was 129,777, a 0.08% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hunterdon County population was 129,668, an increase of 0.68% compared to a population of 128,786 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hunterdon County increased by 7,104. In this period, the peak population was 130,737 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Hunterdon County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Hunterdon County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hunterdon County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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