Heathcote is a CDP located in Mercer County New Jersey. Heathcote has a 2024 population of 6,932. Heathcote is currently growing at a rate of 1.17% annually but its population has decreased by -6.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Heathcote is $169,248 with a poverty rate of 3.97%. The median age in Heathcote is 44 years: 43.6 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Heathcote was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,588 | 53.64% |
| White | 1,909 | 28.54% |
| Black or African American | 455 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 423 | 6.32% |
| Two or more races | 314 | 4.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Asian
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,692 | 2.46 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 1,628 | 3.13 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 884 | 1.15 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 100 | 3.02 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 80 | 2.64 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 3.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,055 | 41.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,595 | 32.56% |
| High School Graduate | 354 | 7.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 412 | 8.41% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,595 | 2,412 | 2,306 |
| White | 1,603 | 1,490 | 950 |
| Hispanic | 322 | 322 | 123 |
| Black | 290 | 290 | 197 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 161 | 148 |
| Other Race | 155 | 155 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,473 | $119,201 | $58,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,173 | $154,615 | $67,433 |
| High School Graduate | $58,313 | $56,705 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $88,053 | $120,069 | $60,588 |
| Some College | $65,928 | $66,786 | $27,667 |
$88,053
Average Earnings
$120,069
Average Male
$60,588
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
45.4% of Heathcote residents speak only English, while 54.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,752 | 133 | 7.59% |
| Black | 455 | 52 | 11.43% |
| Asian | 3,588 | 50 | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 28 | 6.73% |
| Multiple | 306 | 13 | 4.25% |
3.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.66%
Male Poverty Rate
5.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Heathcote is Black, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Heathcote is Asian, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.22% |
| Some College | 5.95% |
| High School | 5.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $176,216 | $200,967 |
| Households | $127,391 | $169,248 |
| Married Families | $196,061 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,000 | $102,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
349
Number of Veterans
349
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| Korea | 103 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 18 to 34 | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 144 | 39.45% |
| White | 142 | 8.31% |
| Other Race | 105 | 67.74% |
| Asian | 63 | 2.19% |
| Black | 39 | 11.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
33.17%
Born in Heathcote
52.1%
Native Born
47.9%
Foreign Born
18.96%
Non Citizen
28.94%
Naturalized
52.1% of Heathcote residents were born in the United States, with 33.17% having been born in New Jersey. 18.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,932 | 80 | 1.17% |
| 2023 | 6,852 | 79 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 6,773 | -283 | -4.01% |
| 2021 | 7,056 | -333 | -4.51% |
| 2020 | 7,389 | 882 | 13.55% |
| 2019 | 6,507 | 318 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 6,189 | -166 | -2.61% |
| 2017 | 6,355 | 183 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 6,172 | 370 | 6.38% |
| 2015 | 5,802 | 134 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 5,668 | -73 | -1.27% |
| 2013 | 5,741 | -64 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,805 | 202 | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 5,603 | -218 | -3.75% |
| 2010 | 5,821 | 0 | 0% |