City · New Jersey
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, city, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Hackensack had 46,380 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 46,030 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,057 (±38). GEOID 3428680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,030 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,057 ±38
Median household income
$84,277
±$5,290 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$393,700
±$24,087 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,911
±$50 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hackensack and what county is it in?
Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 10,983 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hackensack 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 Hackensack, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 46,380 people lived in Hackensack on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 46,030 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,057 (±38).
| Measure | Hackensack | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,057 ±38 | 962,316 | +1,718 |
| Households | 20,214 ±609 | 355,127 | +1,134 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.07 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,361 ±649 | 369,613 | +921 |
Hackensack's population since 2000
From 42,677 in 2000 to 46,380 in 2025: up 8.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
The median resident of Hackensack is 41.8 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.0%. 42.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hackensack | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±2.1 | 42.0 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 14.7% ±1.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±1.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.2% ±3.1 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.0% ±2.7 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.4% | −4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.8% ±2.5 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±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 | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 42.7% ±2.4 pts | 31.8% | +3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.8% ±2.9 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±1.7 pts | 6.1% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.6% ±1.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.1% ±2.7 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±1.7 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±1.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Hackensack earn?
Half of Hackensack's 20,214 households earn less than $84,277 a year (±$5,290), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $86,259 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hackensack | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,277 ±$5,290 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,232 ±$7,620 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,360 ±$3,179 | $63,735 | +$4,072 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±2.4 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.9% ±6.3 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±0.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±1.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
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 Hackensack?
Owners occupy 36.6% of Hackensack's occupied homes and renters 63.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,700 by its owner (±$24,087). The median renter pays $1,911 a month including utilities, and 43.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hackensack | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,700 ±$24,087 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,911 ±$50 | $1,914 | +$139 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.5% ±4.0 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,921 ±$134 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.6% ±2.7 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.4% ±2.7 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 21,361 ±649 | 369,613 | +921 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.9% ±2.1 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4% ±2.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 Hackensack building?
Builders took permits for 75 new housing units in Hackensack in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 1.6 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 Hackensack work and get to work?
55.8% of Hackensack's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.7%.
| Measure | Hackensack | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±2.1 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.8% | +3.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 55.8% ±3.1 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.7% ±1.9 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4% ±2.1 pts | 18.5% | +11.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±1.8 | 31.2 min | −3.2 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 Hackensack?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Hackensack (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,246 (Tract 236.02) to $129,291 (Tract 233.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 234.02Bergen County | 5,973 | $81,818 |
| Tract 231Bergen County | 4,674 | $96,104 |
| Tract 235.02Bergen County | 4,615 | $86,053 |
| Tract 236.02Bergen County | 4,495 | $61,246 |
| Tract 232.01Bergen County | 3,891 | $88,515 |
| Tract 234.01Bergen County | 3,876 | $86,095 |
| Tract 235.01Bergen County | 3,809 | $67,250 |
| Tract 236.01Bergen County | 3,605 | $91,250 |
| Tract 232.02Bergen County | 3,327 | $87,207 |
| Tract 233.01Bergen County | 2,776 | $129,291 |
| Tract 233.03Bergen County | 2,741 | $77,067 |
| Tract 233.04Bergen County | 2,275 | $107,143 |
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 Hackensack) · Census block assignment files
How does Hackensack compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hackensack is the 885th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hackensack ranks 631st 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 | 19th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 424th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th | 787 |
| Median household income | 631st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 490th | 785 |
| Median home value | 475th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 265th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 91st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 421st | 780 |
| Median age | 439th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 740th | 777 |
| Work from home | 433rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 478th | 787 |
Hackensack's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
5 of the 57 figures for Hackensack 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 Hackensack 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 Hackensack.