Hudson County, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Hudson County?
There are 712,029 residents in Hudson County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 50.07% are males and 49.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 53.52% of the resident pool in Hudson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.7%. Additionally, 20.78% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 616,658 people in Hudson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 712,029 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 356,520 | 0.0% |
| Female Population | 355,509 | -0.3% |
Male Population 50.07%
Female Population 49.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 381,106 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 182,998 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 147,925 | -2.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 53.52%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.7%
Not Citizen 20.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9,079 | -5.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 42,103 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,886 | 10.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 21,478 | 3.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 616,658 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 1.29%
Moved from Same County 5.99%
Moved from Same State 1.97%
Moved from Different State 3.05%
Same House as Last Year 87.69%
What are the employment statistics in Hudson County?
White-collar workers make up 81.23% of the working population in Hudson County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.77%. There are also 29,539 entrepreneurs in Hudson County (7.72% of the workforce); 288,352 workers employed in private companies (75.38%); and 40,167 people working in governmental institutions (10.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 310,721 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 71,822 | -1.2% |
White Collar 81.23%
Blue Collar 18.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 29,539 | 4.6% |
| Private Companies | 288,352 | -0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 40,167 | 0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 24,485 | 0.3% |
Self Employees 7.72%
Private Companies 75.38%
Governmental Workers 10.5%
Not for Profit Companies 6.4%
How many households are there in Hudson County?
There are a total of 290,054 households in Hudson County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 59.44% of these Hudson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 40.56%. Additionally, 28.37% of households have children and 71.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 290,054 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 172,397 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 117,657 | 6.0% |
Family Households 59.44%
Non-Family Households 40.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 82,302 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 207,752 | 3.9% |
Households with Children 28.37%
Households without Children 71.63%
What are the median and average incomes in Hudson County?
The average annual household income in Hudson County is $134,363, while the median household income sits at $78,354 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $91,629, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $84,694. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,154 and $42,353, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $134,363 | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $78,354 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 596,110 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Hudson County?
There are 311,964 housing units in Hudson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 290,054 occupied housing units in Hudson County, 32.25% are owner-occupied, while 67.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $486,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,750 per month in Hudson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 311,964 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 95,155 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 21,542 | 5.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 28,280 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 30,557 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27,827 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20,488 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,140 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 33,080 | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 31,549 | 18.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,346 | 854.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 290,054 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 93,531 | 2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $196,523 | 2.6% |
Owner Occupied 32.25%
Renter Occupied 67.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 62,468 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 31,063 | 3.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $486,200 | 22.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $426,600 | 16.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,750 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 66.79%
Without Mortgage 33.21%
What is the level of education in Hudson County?
Approximately 28.73% of the population in Hudson County holds a high school degree (that's 164,303 residents), while 15.45% have attained a college certificate (88,359 locals) and 26.51% have a bachelor's degree (151,603 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 40,458 | -1.7% |
| Some High School | 164,303 | -1.6% |
| Some College | 88,359 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 26,718 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 151,603 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 100,347 | 4.4% |
No High School 7.08%
Some High School 28.73%
Some College 15.45%
Associate Degree 4.67%
Bachelor's Degree 26.51%
Graduate Degree 17.55%
What is the marital status of Hudson County residents?
A total of 242,247 people in Hudson County have never been married (which represents 40.08% of the total population), while 271,956 of them are wedded (45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 15,120 (2.5%) and 49,446 (8.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 242,247 | 1.6% |
| Married | 271,956 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 15,120 | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 25,600 | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 49,446 | 49,446.0% |
Never Married 40.08%
Married 45%
Separated 2.5%
Widowed 4.24%
Divorced 8.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Hudson County?
The top three means of transportation people in Hudson County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 155,455 residents commute by car, 53,133 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 25,777 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 155,455 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 53,133 | -9.8% |
| Railroad | 6,166 | -31.4% |
| Ferryboat | 4,033 | -11.4% |
| Bicycle | 2,116 | -2.6% |
| Motorcycle | 170 | -12.8% |
| TaxiCab | 3,149 | 7.3% |
| Walk | 25,777 | 0.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Hudson County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07002 | 70,497 | 27,198 | $80,044.00 | $102,566.00 |
| 07086 | 16,790 | 7,862 | $120,395.00 | $163,308.00 |
| 07087 | 67,258 | 25,610 | $59,967.00 | $82,094.00 |
| 07093 | 64,203 | 25,581 | $70,683.00 | $98,393.00 |
| 07094 | 21,470 | 8,607 | $129,348.00 | $151,880.00 |
| 07029 | 21,935 | 9,377 | $71,750.00 | $99,462.00 |
| 07030 | 58,754 | 27,879 | $168,137.00 | $217,330.00 |
| 07032 | 41,157 | 14,703 | $81,307.00 | $100,438.00 |
| 07047 | 62,066 | 23,959 | $76,053.00 | $103,369.00 |
| 07302 | 53,237 | 26,529 | $165,235.00 | $213,783.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.