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Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, city, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Hoboken had 59,027 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 60,419 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,668 (±56). GEOID 3432250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,027
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,419 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,668 ±56
Median household income
$180,579
±$10,044 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$895,100
±$24,891 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,938
±$129 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Hoboken and what county is it in?
Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 48,335 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hoboken 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 Hoboken, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 59,027 people lived in Hoboken on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 60,419 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,668 (±56).
| Measure | Hoboken | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,668 ±56 | 718,323 | +5,475 |
| Households | 28,088 ±606 | 299,682 | +2,906 |
| Average household size | 2.02 ±0.04 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 30,259 ±732 | 320,959 | +2,859 |
Hoboken's population since 2000
From 38,577 in 2000 to 59,027 in 2025: up 53.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hoboken 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 Hoboken?
The median resident of Hoboken is 31.9 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 6.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.4%. 17.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hoboken | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 ±0.4 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8% ±1.1 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.8% ±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±1.5 pts | 40.7% | −2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±2.0 pts | 27.3% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.6% ±2.0 pts | 16.8% | +3.0 pts |
| 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 | 4.8% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.7% ±1.8 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.0% ±2.6 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 4.7% ±0.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±1.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 82.6% ±1.8 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.0% ±2.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.8% ±2.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.5% ±1.5 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 Hoboken earn?
Half of Hoboken's 28,088 households earn less than $180,579 a year (±$10,044), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $181,675 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hoboken | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $180,579 ±$10,044 | $91,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $230,343 ±$10,776 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $109,360 ±$5,188 | $56,130 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9% ±1.3 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.0 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 Hoboken?
Owners occupy 33.8% of Hoboken's occupied homes and renters 66.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $895,100 by its owner (±$24,891). The median renter pays $2,938 a month including utilities, and 24.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hoboken | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $895,100 ±$24,891 | $539,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,938 ±$129 | $1,894 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.3% ±2.6 pts | 37.5% | +3.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 33.8% ±2.2 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.2% ±2.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 30,259 ±732 | 320,959 | +2,859 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±1.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.2% ±2.5 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 33.9% ±2.5 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 Hoboken building?
Builders took permits for 63 new housing units in Hoboken in 2025 (11 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 1 of 12 months), 1.1 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 Hoboken work and get to work?
16.3% of Hoboken's workers drive alone and 36.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Hoboken | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 81.9% ±1.6 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 16.3% ±1.7 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 36.6% ±2.5 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 36.7% ±2.7 pts | 20.6% | +31.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.8 min ±1.0 | 35.4 min | −3.0 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 Hoboken?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Hoboken (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,792 (Tract 187.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 184.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 183.02Hudson County | 5,663 | $207,702 |
| Tract 185.01Hudson County | 4,937 | $202,592 |
| Tract 190Hudson County | 4,910 | $151,600 |
| Tract 189Hudson County | 4,863 | $142,396 |
| Tract 192Hudson County | 4,668 | $216,875 |
| Tract 187.02Hudson County | 4,363 | $79,792 |
| Tract 191Hudson County | 3,841 | $131,513 |
| Tract 188Hudson County | 3,358 | $172,857 |
| Tract 184.02Hudson County | 3,155 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 184.01Hudson County | 3,066 | $179,107 |
| Tract 187.01Hudson County | 3,039 | $150,156 |
| Tract 194Hudson County | 2,797 | $133,581 |
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 Hoboken) · Census block assignment files
How does Hoboken compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hoboken is the 688th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 13th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Hoboken ranks 93rd 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 | 13th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 510th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 787 |
| Median household income | 93rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 30th | 785 |
| Median home value | 48th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 37th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 225th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th | 780 |
| Median age | 763rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 754th | 777 |
| Work from home | 14th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 92nd | 787 |
Hoboken's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Hoboken 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 Hoboken?
5 of the 57 figures for Hoboken 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 Hoboken 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 Hoboken.