Hunterdon County
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TOTAL POPULATION
Source: US Census, 2010
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LABOR FORCE
Source: Chmura, 2016
ABOUT HUNTERDON COUNTY
Hunterdon County boasts one of the highest concentrations of highly educated residents in New Jersey and is home to major companies such as Unicom Global, Exxon Mobil, Merck, 3M, and New York Life. Centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia, Hunterdon County provides access to a diverse range of industries, consumer markets and public transportation. An ideal place to live, work, and play, Hunterdon is consistently recognized as one of the healthiest counties in the state and ranks among the best places to reside in the U.S. From rural landscapes to quaint river towns, residents and tourists alike enjoy popular farmers markets, outdoor recreation and memorable dining experiences.
Key Industries
Life Science
Technology
Food & Agriculture
Advanced Manufacturing
LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES
| wdt_ID | Municipality | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raritan Twp | 22,185 |
| 2 | Readington Twp | 16,126 |
| 3 | Clinton Twp | 13,478 |
| 4 | Lebanon | 6,588 |
| 5 | Tewksbury Twp | 5,993 |
| 6 | Union | 5,908 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2010
MAJOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS
| wdt_ID | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNICOM Global | Technology |
| 2 | ExxonMobil R&D | Technology |
| 3 | Chubb Group of Insurance | Financial/Insurance |
| 4 | Johanna Foods Inc. | Food Manufacturing |
| 5 | AM Best Inc. | Financial/Insurance |
| 6 | 3M | Advanced Manufacturing |
| 7 | Magna-Power | Advanced Manufacturing |
| 8 | Hunterdon Healthcare | Healthcare |
| 9 | Georgia Pacific | Manufacturing |
| 10 | Regent Chemical | Advanced Manufacturing |
Source: Hunterdon County EDC, 2019
ETHNICITY/RACE
| wdt_ID | Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | White | 91 |
| 2 | Black | 3 |
| 3 | Hispanic (of all races) | 5 |
| 4 | Asian | 3 |
| 5 | Other | 1 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
AGE (POPULATION)
| wdt_ID | Age | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under 20 | 26 |
| 2 | 20-39 | 19 |
| 3 | 40-64 | 42 |
| 4 | 65+ | 13 |
Source: US Census, 2010- 2015
EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
| wdt_ID | DEGREE | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | H.S. Diploma or Higher | 95 |
| 4 | Associates Degree | 7 |
| 5 | Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53 |
| 6 | Post-graduate studies | 22 |
Source: US Census, American FactFinder, 2017
INSTITUTES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
| wdt_ID | Institute | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raritan Valley CC (Somerset) | 2 Yr | 8,099 | N/A |
Source: Secretary of Higher Ed
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PUBLIC TRANSIT
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015
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RAIL LINES
RAIL LINES
Source: NJ Transit
MILEAGE TO AIRPORTS
| wdt_ID | Airport | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark International Airport | 48 |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy International Airport | 82 |
| 3 | LaGuardia Airport | 77 |
| 4 | Philadelphia International Airport | 64 |
| 5 | Trenton-Mercer Airport | 24 |
| 6 | Atlantic City International Airport | 97 |
| 7 | Teterboro Airport | 64 |
MILEAGE TO PORTS
| wdt_ID | Port | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Newark-Elizabeth | 52 |
TAXES
| wdt_ID | Tax | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Income Tax (Single Sales Factor) | 6.5% to 11.5% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 2 | Personal Income Tax | 1.4% to 10.75% (for incomes over $1M) |
| 3 | Sales and Use Tax | 6.625% (3.3125% in UEZs) |
| 4 | Gross Receipts Tax | None |
| 5 | Franchise Tax | None |
| 6 | Personal Property Tax | None |
| 7 | Real Property Tax | No state property tax |
| 8 | Fuel Tax | 50.7 cents per gallon |
*Corporate Income Tax will decrease to 9% in 2022.
Source: Tax Foundation 2021
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