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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Secaucus

New Jersey · 15,931 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Secaucus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,800. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $206,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,931
+13%since 1990
from 14,061 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,734 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 2,413 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+2%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K16K18K21K23K1990201020202024Secaucus
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,814 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,684
+38%since 1990
from $22,884 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$206,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $709 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
39.0% rent
3.4
−15%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(12,849)
Black2.4%(331)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,077)
Asian4.9%(696)
Diversity Score34%(4,776)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(11,172)
Black4.1%(651)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(1,953)
Asian11.8%(1,874)
Diversity Score57.3%(9,136)
57
+69%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−7%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 15,931 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Secaucus, New Jersey earns about $59,800 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 $206,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Secaucus, New Jersey?

About 29.1% 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 7.6% of people in Secaucus, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Secaucus, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Secaucus, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,870 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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