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Hoboken

New Jersey · 60,419 residents · 1.25 sq mi
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Hoboken is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,438. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $759,800. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,419
+57%since 2000
from 38,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48,335 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 30,862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+4%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K39K47K55K63K1990201020202024Hoboken
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,438
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$93,085
+115%since 2000
from $43,195 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$759,800
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $249,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,360
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,002 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
69.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+24%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(27,196)
Black3.4%(1,299)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(7,783)
Asian4.3%(1,648)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(21,247)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(40,657)
Black3.5%(2,106)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(8,542)
Asian10.8%(6,518)
Other3.2%(1,920)
Diversity Score62.8%(37,932)
Diversity Score
63
+14%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
21.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
32.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoboken, New Jersey?

Hoboken, New Jersey has about 60,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hoboken, New Jersey earns about $153,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoboken, New Jersey expensive?

In Hoboken, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $759,800, and the typical rent is about $2,360 a month.

How educated are people in Hoboken, New Jersey?

About 79.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hoboken, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hoboken, New Jersey?

About 7.0% of people in Hoboken, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hoboken, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hoboken, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,022 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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