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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Secaucus

New Jersey · 14,061 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Secaucus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,814. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $210,800. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,061
−12%vs 2000
vs 15,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,413 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 2,734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 39.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K16K18K21K23K1990201020202024Secaucus
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,814
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,800 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,884
−28%vs 2000
vs $31,684 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$210,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $206,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$709
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $850 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
4.1
+18%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(11,172)
Black4.1%(651)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,953)
Asian11.8%(1,874)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(9,136)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(12,849)
Black2.4%(331)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,077)
Asian4.9%(696)
Other1.3%(185)
Diversity Score34%(4,776)
34
−41%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Secaucus, New Jersey?

Secaucus, New Jersey has about 14,061 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Secaucus, New Jersey earns about $51,814 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Secaucus, New Jersey expensive?

In Secaucus, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $210,800, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Secaucus, New Jersey?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Secaucus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Secaucus, New Jersey?

About 5.2% of people in Secaucus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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