Short Hills is a CDP located in Essex County New Jersey. Short Hills has a 2024 population of 14,662. Short Hills is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 7.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Short Hills is $481,717 with a poverty rate of 3.94%. The median age in Short Hills is 41.6 years: 41.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Short Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,586 | 52.51% |
| Asian | 5,707 | 39.5% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 2.29% |
| Other race | 220 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,575 | 3.16 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Married | 3,801 | 3.4 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 421 | 1.04 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 189 | 2.97 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 164 | 3.31 | 75 | 25 |
3.34
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 0.91% |
| Associates Degree | 293 | 3.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,684 | 30.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,288 | 59.22% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 3.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.08% |
| Some College | 279 | 3.12% |
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 | 4,906 | 4,885 | 4,614 |
| Asian | 3,555 | 3,488 | 3,054 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 162 | 139 |
| Black | 159 | 159 | 52 |
| Other Race | 152 | 152 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 93 | 83 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $173,845 | $250,001 | $107,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $199,760 | $250,001 | $116,599 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $175,844 | $241,250 | $113,698 |
| Some College | $87,913 | $87,690 | $116,250 |
$175,844
Average Earnings
$241,250
Average Male
$113,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.58% of Short Hills residents speak only English, while 34.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,371 | 252 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 5,707 | 163 | 2.86% |
| Black | 331 | 85 | 25.68% |
| Other | 220 | 47 | 21.36% |
| Hispanic | 426 | 24 | 5.63% |
| Multiple | 553 | 22 | 3.98% |
3.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.09%
Male Poverty Rate
3.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Short Hills is Black, with 25.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Short Hills is Asian, with 2.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.64% |
| Female Employed | 3.19% |
| Male Employed | 1.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $504,884 |
| Households | $250,001 | $481,717 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $160,625 | $243,387 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.9%
Male Marriage Rate
72.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
142
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.11% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
29.14%
Born in Short Hills
69.7%
Native Born
30.3%
Foreign Born
14.89%
Non Citizen
15.41%
Naturalized
69.7% of Short Hills residents were born in the United States, with 29.14% having been born in New Jersey. 14.89% 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 | 14,662 | 107 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 14,555 | 107 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 14,448 | -52 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 14,500 | 800 | 5.84% |
| 2020 | 13,700 | 272 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 13,428 | 294 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 13,134 | 42 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 13,092 | 321 | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 12,771 | -60 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 12,831 | 102 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,729 | -165 | -1.28% |
| 2013 | 12,894 | -69 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 12,963 | -169 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 13,132 | -33 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 13,165 | 0 | 0% |