Hudson County, New Jersey Demographics 2026
Hudson County, New Jersey has a population of 718,323, the 4th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $91,795 and the median home value is $539,700. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Hudson County Quick Facts
How Hudson County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 710,478 | 718,323 | +1.1% |
| Median household income | $90,032 | $91,795 | +2.0% |
| Median home value | $508,600 | $539,700 | +6.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Hudson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 294,078 | $97,710 | 15.6% | $566,900 |
| Bayonne | 71,553 | $83,887 | 14.4% | $460,100 |
| Union City | 66,463 | $64,310 | 23.1% | $471,600 |
| Hoboken | 58,668 | $180,579 | 7.8% | $895,100 |
| West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | 19.4% | $465,600 |
| Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | 12.5% | $459,400 |
| Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | 5.8% | $571,900 |
| Harrison | 20,369 | $93,013 | 11.8% | $505,800 |
| Guttenberg | 11,754 | $75,683 | 19.2% | $379,000 |
| East Newark | 2,497 | $48,646 | 40.6% | $470,300 |
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Population Overview
Hudson County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 718,323. It is the 4th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hudson County is 35.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hudson County is $91,795. This is 11% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $539,700. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 30.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% lower than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Hudson County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (40.7% vs 22.5%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (16.8% vs 10.1%).
Education
48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Hudson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Jersey and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hudson County, New Jersey?
Hudson County has a population of 718,323, making it the 4th most populous county in New Jersey.
What is the median income in Hudson County?
The median household income in Hudson County is $91,795 with a poverty rate of 14.9%.
How many cities are in Hudson County, New Jersey?
Hudson County contains 10 Census-designated places.