Town · New Jersey
Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus, town, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Secaucus had 22,640 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,181 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,778 (±32). GEOID 3466570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,640
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,181 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,778 ±32
Median household income
$139,821
±$14,852 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$571,900
±$40,385 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,391
±$224 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Secaucus and what county is it in?
Secaucus is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 5.8 square miles of land, 3,807 residents per square mile in 2020.
Secaucus 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 Secaucus, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,640 people lived in Secaucus on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 22,181 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,778 (±32).
| Measure | Secaucus | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,778 ±32 | 718,323 | +1,653 |
| Households | 8,704 ±362 | 299,682 | +1,147 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.10 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,286 ±430 | 320,959 | +1,253 |
Secaucus's population since 2000
From 15,931 in 2000 to 22,640 in 2025: up 42.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Secaucus 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 Secaucus?
The median resident of Secaucus is 38.4 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 36.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.7%. 43.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Secaucus | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±1.5 | 35.8 | −2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±2.7 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±1.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±1.9 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.3% ±3.7 pts | 40.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.7% ±4.3 pts | 27.3% | −12.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 36.1% ±4.6 pts | 16.8% | +10.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 43.3% ±3.6 pts | 42.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.4% ±4.4 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±2.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.1% ±3.2 pts | 48.9% | +13.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.2% ±4.2 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±3.0 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±0.9 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 Secaucus earn?
Half of Secaucus's 8,704 households earn less than $139,821 a year (±$14,852), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $141,310 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Secaucus | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,821 ±$14,852 | $91,795 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $172,458 ±$11,391 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $68,437 ±$4,800 | $56,130 | +$7,185 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.6% ±4.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±2.4 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7% ±2.6 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 Secaucus?
Owners occupy 50.6% of Secaucus's occupied homes and renters 49.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $571,900 by its owner (±$40,385). The median renter pays $2,391 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Secaucus | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $571,900 ±$40,385 | $539,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,391 ±$224 | $1,894 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0% ±6.0 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,314 ±$190 | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.6% ±4.3 pts | 30.7% | −7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.4% ±4.3 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,286 ±430 | 320,959 | +1,253 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 23.7% ±3.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.7% ±3.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.5% ±3.3 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±3.2 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 Secaucus building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Secaucus in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 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 Secaucus work and get to work?
45.6% of Secaucus's workers drive alone and 24.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Secaucus | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.0% ±3.1 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 45.6% ±5.3 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4% ±2.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 19.4% ±3.6 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.9% ±4.6 pts | 20.6% | +21.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.5 min ±1.8 | 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 Secaucus?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Secaucus (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $99,341 (Tract 199) to $199,773 (Tract 201).
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 Secaucus) · Census block assignment files
How does Secaucus compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Secaucus is the 1,748th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Secaucus ranks 225th 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 | 44th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 254th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 217th | 787 |
| Median household income | 225th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 218th | 785 |
| Median home value | 216th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 93rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 317th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 780 |
| Median age | 646th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 696th | 777 |
| Work from home | 151st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 787 |
Secaucus's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Secaucus 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 Secaucus?
7 of the 57 figures for Secaucus 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 Secaucus 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 Secaucus.