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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Hackensack

New Jersey · 42,677 residents · 4.191 sq mi
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Hackensack is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,316. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value is $165,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,677
+15%since 1990
from 37,049 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,183 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 8,840 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+2%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K42K44K47K1990201020202024Hackensack
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,316
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,856
+33%since 1990
from $20,217 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $693 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.6% in 1990
67.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−30%since 1990
from 4.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(24,636)
Black24.9%(9,232)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(5,522)
Asian3.5%(1,304)
Diversity Score74.8%(27,711)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(17,013)
Black23.6%(10,092)
Hispanic / Latino25.9%(11,061)
Asian7.4%(3,163)
Diversity Score86.7%(36,992)
Diversity Score
87
+16%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.9 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 Hackensack, New Jersey?

Hackensack, New Jersey has about 42,677 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hackensack, New Jersey earns about $49,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hackensack, New Jersey expensive?

In Hackensack, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $165,100, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Hackensack, New Jersey?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hackensack, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hackensack, New Jersey?

About 9.3% of people in Hackensack, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hackensack, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hackensack, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,628 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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