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Hudson County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Hudson County, New Jersey has a population of 710,478, the 4th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $90,032 and the median home value is $508,600. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

Hudson County Quick Facts

Population 710,478
Median Household Income $90,032
Median Home Value $508,600
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Median Age 35.8 years
Homeownership Rate 31.2%
Affordability Ratio 5.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.9%
High School Graduation 87.9%
Cities/Places 9
Population 710,478 4th of 21
Median Income $90,032 11% lower state
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Unemployment 5.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
70.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 31.2%
Renter 68.8%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

71out of 100
Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Hudson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Jersey City city289,691$94,81315.6%$534,500
Bayonne city70,468$81,28514.4%$446,100
Union City city66,375$65,36921.3%$446,800
Hoboken city58,340$176,9437.1%$872,100
West New York town51,683$67,13921.4%$410,200
Kearny town40,570$83,21212.5%$431,700
Secaucus town21,437$134,7466.0%$557,800
Guttenberg town11,638$77,63613.8%$360,700
East Newark borough2,529$65,27225.1%$277,700

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Population Overview

Hudson County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 710,478. It is the 4th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 9 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 $90,032. This is 11% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $508,600. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 31.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% lower than the state average of 63.7%.

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 28.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (40.7% vs 21.9%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (16.3% vs 9.8%).

Education

47.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hudson County, New Jersey?

Hudson County has a population of 710,478, 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 $90,032 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Hudson County, New Jersey?

Hudson County contains 9 Census-designated places.