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Hudson County

New Jersey · 724,854 residents · 46.194 sq mi
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Hudson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,062. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $400,800. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
724,854
+19%since 2000
from 608,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15,692 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 13,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+4%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
536K587K639K691K742K1990201020202024Hudson County
2024718K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,062
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,293 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,822
+102%since 2000
from $21,154 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$400,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,450
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
72.4% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+32%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(215,216)
Black12.2%(74,040)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(242,123)
Asian9.3%(56,370)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.9%(510,892)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(206,530)
Black9.8%(71,385)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(293,019)
Asian17%(123,424)
Other2.9%(20,953)
Diversity Score88.5%(641,716)
Segregation Score37.2%(269,588)
Diversity Score
89
+6%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
43.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hudson County, New Jersey?

Hudson County, New Jersey has about 724,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hudson County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Hudson County, New Jersey earns about $75,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hudson County, New Jersey expensive?

In Hudson County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $400,800, and the typical rent is about $1,450 a month.

How educated are people in Hudson County, New Jersey?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hudson County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hudson County, New Jersey?

About 14.2% of people in Hudson County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hudson County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Hudson County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 171,755 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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