Hackensack Riverfront is home to 12,673 people in Jersey City. 39% of people here were born outside the United States. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Density works out to 13,598 people per square mile. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 42 minutes. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hackensack Riverfront; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,673
Population density
13,598 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.93 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$116,947
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,794
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$439,668
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,430
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.6%
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(1,357)
Black32.6%(4,136)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,049)
Asian33.1%(4,201)
Other7.3%(930)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(1,357)
Black32.6%(4,136)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,049)
Asian33.1%(4,201)
Other7.3%(930)
Diversity Score
93
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 12,673 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
The typical household in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $116,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?
In Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $439,668, and the typical rent is about $2,430 a month.
How educated are people in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
About 10.4% of people in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
