Town · New Jersey
Guttenberg, New Jersey
Guttenberg, town, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Guttenberg had 11,910 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,017 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,754 (±33). GEOID 3428650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,910
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,017 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,754 ±33
Median household income
$75,683
±$12,277 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$379,000
±$24,093 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,677
±$71 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Guttenberg and what county is it in?
Guttenberg is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 62,264 residents per square mile in 2020.
Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,910 people lived in Guttenberg on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 12,017 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,754 (±33).
| Measure | Guttenberg | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,754 ±33 | 718,323 | +437 |
| Households | 5,203 ±387 | 299,682 | +697 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.17 | 2.37 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 5,476 ±417 | 320,959 | +659 |
Guttenberg's population since 2000
From 10,807 in 2000 to 11,910 in 2025: up 10.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg?
The median resident of Guttenberg is 40.3 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 66.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 17.2%. 50.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±3.0 | 35.8 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±3.2 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±3.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 66.8% ±4.7 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.2% ±3.3 pts | 27.3% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 10.7% | +2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±2.2 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 50.1% ±4.3 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 77.8% ±4.2 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1% ±2.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0% ±3.9 pts | 11.3% | −8.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±2.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.7% ±4.2 pts | 48.9% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.1% ±3.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±4.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.7 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 Guttenberg earn?
Half of Guttenberg's 5,203 households earn less than $75,683 a year (±$12,277), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $76,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,683 ±$12,277 | $91,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,205 ±$9,858 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,314 ±$4,915 | $56,130 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±5.0 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.4% ±10.4 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.1% ±5.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±5.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±2.7 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 Guttenberg?
Owners occupy 40.0% of Guttenberg's occupied homes and renters 60.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $379,000 by its owner (±$24,093). The median renter pays $1,677 a month including utilities, and 54.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $379,000 ±$24,093 | $539,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,677 ±$71 | $1,894 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.1% ±8.6 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,922 ±$201 | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.0% ±5.9 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.0% ±5.9 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,476 ±417 | 320,959 | +659 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.2% ±4.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3% ±3.9 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 34.8% ±6.9 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 Guttenberg building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Guttenberg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.5 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 Guttenberg work and get to work?
37.8% of Guttenberg's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6% ±4.3 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±4.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 37.8% ±5.3 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±4.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 20.4% ±4.8 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 9.4% ±3.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±4.5 pts | 20.6% | +18.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.7 min ±3.3 | 35.4 min | no clear change |
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 Guttenberg?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Guttenberg (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,386 (Tract 150.03) to $113,431 (Tract 150.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 150.04Hudson County | 4,071 | $72,650 |
| Tract 151Hudson County | 3,004 | $70,682 |
| Tract 150.01Hudson County | 2,474 | $113,431 |
| Tract 150.03Hudson County | 2,205 | $47,386 |
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 Guttenberg) · Census block assignment files
How does Guttenberg compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Guttenberg is the 2,840th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Guttenberg ranks 679th 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 | 89th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 507th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st | 787 |
| Median household income | 679th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 590th | 785 |
| Median home value | 497th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 446th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 39th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 391st | 780 |
| Median age | 538th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 731st | 777 |
| Work from home | 267th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 62nd | 787 |
Guttenberg's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg?
8 of the 57 figures for Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg.