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Bayonne

New Jersey · 71,686 residents · 5.821 sq mi
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Bayonne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,511. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,686
+16%since 2000
from 61,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,315 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 10,624 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
57K61K65K69K73K1990201020202024Bayonne
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,511
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,243
+59%since 2000
from $21,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,325
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.0% in 2000
65.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+22%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(43,217)
Black5%(3,098)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(11,015)
Asian4.1%(2,529)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(34,046)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(32,697)
Black9.9%(7,116)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(22,101)
Asian9.8%(7,011)
Other3%(2,144)
Diversity Score83.9%(60,122)
Diversity Score
84
+52%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayonne, New Jersey?

Bayonne, New Jersey has about 71,686 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bayonne, New Jersey earns about $69,511 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 $346,000, and the typical rent is about $1,325 a month.

How educated are people in Bayonne, New Jersey?

About 37.8% 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 12.4% 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 10,242 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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