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Secaucus

New Jersey · 16,264 residents · 5.826 sq mi
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Secaucus is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $445,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,264
+2%since 2000
from 15,931 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,792 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K16K18K21K23K1990201020202024Secaucus
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,289
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,375
+21%since 2000
from $31,684 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $206,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,214
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(9,091)
Black3.5%(575)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(3,025)
Asian20.1%(3,269)
Other1.1%(183)
Diversity Score75.7%(12,306)
Diversity Score
76
+32%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
26.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Secaucus, New Jersey?

Secaucus, New Jersey has about 16,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Secaucus, New Jersey earns about $82,289 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 $445,200, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Secaucus, New Jersey?

About 39.8% 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 6.6% 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 2,203 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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