Hudson County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 718,323 | — | #93 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,795 | +22.2% | #271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $539,700 | +91.5% | #108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,894 | +62.9% | #74 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.5% | #1,934 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hudson County has a population of 718,323, making it the #93 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hudson County is $91,795, ranking #271 out of 3,222 counties — 22.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Hudson County is $539,700 (+91.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,894/mo and the homeownership rate is 30.7%.
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88.7% of residents in Hudson County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County, New Jersey has a total population of 718,323, making it the 93rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hudson County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hudson County is $91,795, which ranks #271 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Hudson County is $539,700, 91.5% above the national median. Renters in Hudson County pay a median gross rent of $1,894 per month. The homeownership rate is 30.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hudson County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.5 min.
Hudson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.3%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (16.8%).
All data for Hudson County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.