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Bayonne, New Jersey
Bayonne, city, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Bayonne had 74,744 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 71,686 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 71,553 (±58). GEOID 3403580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
74,744
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 71,686 · ACS 2020-2024: 71,553 ±58
Median household income
$83,887
±$5,237 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$460,100
±$17,175 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,682
±$47 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Bayonne and what county is it in?
Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 5.8 square miles of land, 12,315 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bayonne is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bayonne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 74,744 people lived in Bayonne on July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 71,686 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 71,553 (±58).
| Measure | Bayonne | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 71,553 ±58 | 718,323 | +6,462 |
| Households | 28,951 ±793 | 299,682 | +3,984 |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.07 | 2.37 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 30,786 ±825 | 320,959 | +3,468 |
Bayonne's population since 2000
From 61,842 in 2000 to 74,744 in 2025: up 20.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bayonne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bayonne?
The median resident of Bayonne is 38.3 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 42.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.1%. 31.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bayonne | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.0 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1% ±1.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.1% ±2.1 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.5% ±2.2 pts | 27.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.1% ±1.6 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 31.0% ±2.1 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.5% ±2.6 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±0.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.3% | −2.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±1.3 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.6% ±2.4 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.4% ±1.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2% ±1.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bayonne earn?
Half of Bayonne's 28,951 households earn less than $83,887 a year (±$5,237), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $78,699 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bayonne | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,887 ±$5,237 | $91,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,298 ±$6,403 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,565 ±$2,485 | $56,130 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4% ±2.0 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9% ±4.1 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.0% ±2.2 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±1.1 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±1.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bayonne?
Owners occupy 36.2% of Bayonne's occupied homes and renters 63.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $460,100 by its owner (±$17,175). The median renter pays $1,682 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bayonne | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $460,100 ±$17,175 | $539,700 | +$49,417 |
| Median gross rent | $1,682 ±$47 | $1,894 | +$137 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6% ±3.7 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,348 ±$156 | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.2% ±2.3 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.8% ±2.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 30,786 ±825 | 320,959 | +3,468 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 14.5% ±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±1.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.1% ±2.4 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 23.2% ±2.3 pts | 33.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bayonne building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units in Bayonne in 2025 (22 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bayonne work and get to work?
50.5% of Bayonne's workers drive alone and 14.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Bayonne | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3% ±2.3 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 50.5% ±2.8 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 19.9% ±2.2 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.3% ±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.3% ±1.7 pts | 20.6% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.7 min ±1.7 | 35.4 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bayonne?
18 census tracts lie mostly in Bayonne (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,349 (Tract 111) to $114,688 (Tract 103).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101Hudson County | 7,009 | $96,829 |
| Tract 112Hudson County | 6,629 | $70,287 |
| Tract 104Hudson County | 5,464 | $114,124 |
| Tract 105Hudson County | 5,403 | $96,297 |
| Tract 116Hudson County | 4,799 | $57,346 |
| Tract 111Hudson County | 4,371 | $56,349 |
| Tract 106.02Hudson County | 4,219 | $64,526 |
| Tract 108Hudson County | 3,935 | $111,500 |
| Tract 114Hudson County | 3,672 | $85,192 |
| Tract 102Hudson County | 3,428 | $88,636 |
| Tract 113Hudson County | 3,406 | $57,824 |
| Tract 103Hudson County | 3,325 | $114,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bayonne) · Census block assignment files
How does Bayonne compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bayonne is the 520th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Bayonne ranks 633rd of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 102nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th | 787 |
| Median household income | 633rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 631st | 785 |
| Median home value | 345th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 442nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 453rd | 780 |
| Median age | 649th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 743rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 438th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 192nd | 787 |
Bayonne's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Bayonne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bayonne?
5 of the 57 figures for Bayonne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bayonne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bayonne.