Bayonne, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Bayonne?
There are 70,497 residents in Bayonne, with a median age of 38.2. Of this, 50.14% are males and 49.86% are females. US-born citizens make up 65.75% of the resident pool in Bayonne, while non-US-born citizens account for 23.73%. Additionally, 10.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 64,312 people in Bayonne currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 70,497 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 35,345 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 35,152 | -2.1% |
Male Population 50.14%
Female Population 49.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.2 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 46,355 | 2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 16,731 | -2.4% |
| Not Citizen | 7,411 | -10.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 65.75%
Citizen not U.S. Born 23.73%
Not Citizen 10.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 357 | -30.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,404 | -35.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,054 | -5.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,442 | 26.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 64,312 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 3.46%
Moved from Same State 1.52%
Moved from Different State 2.07%
Same House as Last Year 92.44%
What are the employment statistics in Bayonne?
White-collar workers make up 79.23% of the working population in Bayonne, while blue-collar employees account for 20.77%. There are also 2,190 entrepreneurs in Bayonne (6.39% of the workforce); 24,764 workers employed in private companies (72.28%); and 5,195 people working in governmental institutions (15.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 27,146 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 7,116 | 1.9% |
White Collar 79.23%
Blue Collar 20.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,190 | -8.4% |
| Private Companies | 24,764 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,195 | 7.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,113 | -2.5% |
Self Employees 6.39%
Private Companies 72.28%
Governmental Workers 15.16%
Not for Profit Companies 6.17%
How many households are there in Bayonne?
There are a total of 27,198 households in Bayonne, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 64.67% of these Bayonne households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.33%. Additionally, 32.24% of households have children and 67.76% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 27,198 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,588 | -1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,610 | 4.0% |
Family Households 64.67%
Non-Family Households 35.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,768 | -0.4% |
| Households without Children | 18,430 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 32.24%
Households without Children 67.76%
What are the median and average incomes in Bayonne?
The average annual household income in Bayonne is $102,566, while the median household income sits at $80,044 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,596, 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 $52,927, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,566 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 61,151 | -1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bayonne?
There are 29,180 housing units in Bayonne, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 27,198 occupied housing units in Bayonne, 39.17% are owner-occupied, while 60.83% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.14% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $441,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,670 per month in Bayonne.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,180 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,036 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,066 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,829 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,642 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,083 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,544 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 945 | -21.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,263 | -5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,581 | 11.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 191 | 344.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 27,198 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,654 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $16,544 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 39.17%
Renter Occupied 60.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,834 | 3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,820 | -4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $441,300 | 18.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $364,900 | 8.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,670 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 64.14%
Without Mortgage 35.86%
What is the level of education in Bayonne?
Approximately 33.49% of the population in Bayonne holds a high school degree (that's 18,169 residents), while 18.33% have attained a college certificate (10,945 locals) and 26.26% have a bachelor's degree (14,249 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,931 | 9.9% |
| Some High School | 18,169 | -4.8% |
| Some College | 10,945 | 4.2% |
| Associate Degree | 3,301 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,249 | 0.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,660 | -0.8% |
No High School 5.4%
Some High School 33.49%
Some College 18.33%
Associate Degree 6.08%
Bachelor's Degree 26.26%
Graduate Degree 10.43%
What is the marital status of Bayonne residents?
A total of 21,231 people in Bayonne have never been married (which represents 37.41% of the total population), while 27,545 of them are wedded (48.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,392 (2.45%) and 5,056 (8.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 21,231 | 3.3% |
| Married | 27,545 | -3.0% |
| Separated | 1,392 | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 2,925 | -5.7% |
| Divorced | 5,056 | 5,056.0% |
Never Married 37.41%
Married 48.53%
Separated 2.45%
Widowed 5.15%
Divorced 8.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bayonne?
The top three means of transportation people in Bayonne use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 20,571 residents commute by car, 2,158 prefer going to work by walking and 2,088 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,571 | 1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,999 | -22.9% |
| Subway or Elevated | 2,088 | N/A |
| Railroad | 450 | -77.2% |
| Ferryboat | 33 | 32.0% |
| Bicycle | 25 | -62.7% |
| Motorcycle | 60 | 15.4% |
| TaxiCab | 388 | 12.5% |
| Walk | 2,158 | 5.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Bayonne by zipcode?
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.