Hardyston township is located in Sussex County New Jersey. Hardyston township has a 2024 population of 8,500. Hardyston township is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,112 in 2020.
The average household income in Hardyston township is $125,737 with a poverty rate of 7.97%. The median age in Hardyston township is 47 years: 45.9 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hardyston township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,882 | 84.34% |
| Two or more races | 580 | 7.11% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,467 | 2.35 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 1,912 | 2.85 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 1,071 | 1.31 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 397 | 2.68 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 87 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 381 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 464 | 7.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,254 | 20.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 768 | 12.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,759 | 28.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 1,391 | 22.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,082 | 4,727 | 1,642 |
| 2+ Races | 365 | 340 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 349 | 278 | 81 |
| Black | 324 | 324 | 177 |
| Asian | 118 | 87 | 39 |
| Other Race | 40 | 33 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,533 | $67,500 | $64,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,125 | $96,591 | $102,798 |
| High School Graduate | $63,385 | $85,469 | $46,534 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,274 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,127 | $84,089 | $55,813 |
| Some College | $64,805 | $85,302 | $34,716 |
$66,127
Average Earnings
$84,089
Average Male
$55,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.42% of Hardyston township residents speak only English, while 10.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,514 | 494 | 7.58% |
| Hispanic | 636 | 120 | 18.87% |
| Multiple | 580 | 104 | 17.93% |
| Asian | 121 | 8 | 6.61% |
| Black | 533 | 4 | 0.75% |
7.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.82%
Male Poverty Rate
11.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hardyston township is Hispanic, with 18.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hardyston township is Black, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.19% |
| High School | 4.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 9.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.13% |
| Female Employed | 4.63% |
| Male Employed | 2.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $136,196 | $145,011 |
| Households | $115,579 | $125,737 |
| Married Families | $149,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,601 | $75,538 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
565
Number of Veterans
503
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 174 |
| Korea | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 14.21% |
| Other Race | 18 | 45% |
| Asian | 11 | 9.32% |
| Black | 4 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.74%
Born in Hardyston township
90.6%
Native Born
9.4%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
7.78%
Naturalized
90.6% of Hardyston township residents were born in the United States, with 66.74% having been born in New Jersey. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,955 | 91 | 1.03% |
| 2028 | 8,864 | 91 | 1.04% |
| 2027 | 8,773 | 91 | 1.05% |
| 2026 | 8,682 | 91 | 1.06% |
| 2025 | 8,591 | 91 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 8,500 | 91 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 8,409 | 91 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 8,318 | 62 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 8,256 | 144 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 8,112 | 313 | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 7,799 | -26 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 7,825 | -17 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 7,842 | -44 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 7,886 | -62 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 7,948 | -73 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 8,021 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 8,022 | -66 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 8,088 | -56 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 8,144 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 8,178 | 0 | 0% |