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Bayonne

New Jersey · 61,842 residents · 5.821 sq mi
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The short version

Bayonne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,566. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $169,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,842
+1%since 1990
from 61,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,624 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 10,556 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.1
+1%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K61K65K69K73K1990201020202024Bayonne
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,566
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,954 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,553
+33%since 1990
from $16,159 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $169,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
60.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−23%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(55,738)
Black4.7%(2,910)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(5,804)
Asian1.8%(1,131)
Diversity Score37.9%(23,257)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(43,217)
Black5%(3,098)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(11,015)
Asian4.1%(2,529)
Diversity Score55.1%(34,046)
Diversity Score
55
+45%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+2%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayonne, New Jersey?

Bayonne, New Jersey has about 61,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bayonne, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bayonne, New Jersey earns about $41,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayonne, New Jersey expensive?

In Bayonne, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Bayonne, New Jersey?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bayonne, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayonne, New Jersey?

About 10.1% of people in Bayonne, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayonne, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayonne, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 398 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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