Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Hunterdon County: county in New Jersey, United States
About
Hunterdon County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was 128,349 and a population density of 113 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 124,797 inhabitants. Its county seat is Flemington. The county was created 312 years ago in 1713.
County Snapshot
Hunterdon County at a glance
Hunterdon County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Jersey counties
21
Open related pagesLargest city
ReadingtonPopulation 15,863
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Hunterdon County
| Population | 124,797 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| Area | 1134 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5673,-74.9122 |
| Named for | Robert Hunter |
| Altitude | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital | Flemington |
| Establishment | January 01, 1714 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 09:02:15 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 110 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Hunterdon County is located at 40°34'2"N 74°54'44"W (40.5672900, -74.9122200). It has 3 neighbors: Morris County, Warren County and Bucks County.
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The largest city of Hunterdon County is Readington with a population of 15,863. Other cities include, Flemington population 4,552, Lambertville population 3,790, High Bridge population 3,388 and Glen Gardner population 1,910. See all Hunterdon County cities & populated places.
Hunterdon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hunterdon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Readington | 15,863 | Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Byram | 7,890 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
| Holland | 5,077 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Flemington | 4,552 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lambertville | 3,790 | City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Kingwood | 3,753 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| High Bridge | 3,388 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Glen Gardner | 1,910 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lebanon | 1,638 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Frenchtown | 1,349 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Hampton | 1,312 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Milford | 1,176 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Califon | 1,033 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Bloomsbury | 835 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Stockton | 510 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Hunterdon County
Official Website- Flemington
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hunterdon County decreased by 2.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 128,349 | - | census |
| 2011 | 127,330 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 126,594 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 126,376 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 125,835 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 125,452 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 124,775 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 124,712 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 124,807 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 124,371 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 124,797 | 0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Hunterdon County (20)
People born in Hunterdon County, including politician from New Jersey John Lambert, 18th century politician, governor of North Carolina Alexander Martin, politician J. Hart Brewer, .
More notable people
- John Runk (Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey (1791-1872)) he was born in 03/07/1791
- Alex Shaffer (American actor) he was born in 01/01/1993
- Charles Pettit (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1736
- Collin McKinney (land surveyor, merchant, politician, and lay preacher) he was born in 17/04/1766
- David Hoagland Slayback (American mayor) he was born in 27/08/1861
- Gat Stires (professional baseball player) he was born in 13/10/1849
- Israel Donalson (American settler) he was born in 02/02/1767
- John Stevenson (Canadian politician from Ontario) he was born in 12/08/1812
- Moses Van Campen (American Revolutionary War scout and Indian-fighter) he was born in 01/01/1757
- Kyle Carr (American short track speed skater) he was born in 15/09/1986
- John Paradise (American painter) he was born in 01/01/1783
- Kaija Matiss (American voice actor)
- John Whitfield Bunn (American financier and industrialist (1831-1920)) he was born in 21/06/1831
- Jacob Bunn (American financier and industrialist (1814-1897)) he was born in 18/03/1814
- George Whitfield Bunn he was born in 01/01/1820
- John Deats (American wheelwright from Hunterdon County, New Jersey) he was born in 01/02/1769
- Daniel Morgan (American pioneer, soldier, and politician (1736-1802)) he was born in 06/07/1736
New Jersey Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 965,424 | This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet. |
| Bergen County | 930,394 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Middlesex County | 822,736 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Essex County | 800,501 | County in New York, United States |
| Hudson County | 671,666 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Monmouth County | 618,381 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Ocean County | 614,237 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Union County | 555,394 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Camden County | 506,809 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Passaic County | 500,382 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Morris County | 491,087 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Burlington County | 446,596 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Mercer County | 367,239 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Somerset County | 329,331 | County in Maine, United States |
| Gloucester County | 293,245 | County in New Jersey, United States |
| Newark | 282,520 | The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. |