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Hackensack Riverfront

New Jersey · Jersey City · 12,673 residents · 0.932 sq mi
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The short version

Hackensack Riverfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $439,668. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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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)
Diversity Score92.6%(11,732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(1,357)
Black32.6%(4,136)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,049)
Asian33.1%(4,201)
Other7.3%(930)
Diversity Score92.6%(11,732)
Diversity Score
93
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Foreign born
38.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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