New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 718,323 (100%) |
| Population Density | 15,551 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 72 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $91,795 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,130 |
| Median Home Value | $539,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 320,959 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 92,074 (28.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 207,608 (64.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21,277 (6.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 299,682 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 173,782 (58.0%) |
The table below compares Hudson County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 40th |
| Per Capita Income | # 7 | 70th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 90th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
