County · New Jersey
Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County had 735,033 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 12 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 towns and townships) and 183 census tracts. GEOID 34017.
Hudson County is one of the 22 counties of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
735,033
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 724,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 718,323
Median household income
$91,795
±$1,657 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$539,700
±$11,187 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,894
±$17 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Hudson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 724,854 residents in Hudson County. The Census Bureau estimates 735,033 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 718,323 over 46 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hudson County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 718,323 | 9,343,809 | +48,277 |
| Households | 299,682±1,343 | 3,507,701 | +41,091 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 320,959±149 | 3,791,354 | +38,920 |
Hudson County's population since 2000
From 608,975 in 2000 to 735,033 in 2025: up 20.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Hudson County?
Hudson County holds 12 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Jersey City with 302,013 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jersey City | 292,449 | $97,710 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayonne | 71,686 | $83,887 |
| Union City | 68,589 | $64,310 |
| North Bergen Township | 63,361 | $78,911 |
| Hoboken | 60,419 | $180,579 |
| West New York | 52,912 | $71,729 |
| Kearny | 41,999 | $79,154 |
| Secaucus | 22,181 | $139,821 |
| Harrison | 19,450 | $93,013 |
| Weehawken Township | 17,197 | $127,763 |
| Guttenberg | 12,017 | $75,683 |
| East Newark | 2,594 | $48,646 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hudson County?
The median resident of Hudson County is 35.8 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 12.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.3%. 42.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hudson County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8±0.1 | 40.1 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.6%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.7% | 22.5% | −2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.3%±0.2 pts | 50.9% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.7%±0.2 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.8%±0.1 pts | 10.0% | +1.8 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 | 3.3%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 42.8%±0.6 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 56.5%±0.7 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7%±0.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 8.8%±0.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±0.5 pts | 7.5% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±0.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.9%±0.6 pts | 43.6% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.3%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Hudson County earn?
Half of Hudson County's 299,682 households earn less than $91,795 a year (±$1,657), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $87,612 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,183 after inflation. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hudson County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,795±$1,657 | $103,556 | +$4,183 |
| Mean household income | $135,819±$2,374 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,130±$927 | $54,253 | +$5,992 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9%±0.7 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8%±1.5 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5%±0.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 Hudson County?
Owners occupy 30.7% of Hudson County's occupied homes and renters 69.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $539,700 by its owner (±$11,187). The median renter pays $1,894 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hudson County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $539,700±$11,187 | $454,400 | +$74,498 |
| Median gross rent | $1,894±$17 | $1,720 | +$182 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5%±0.9 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,300±$61 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 30.7%±0.6 pts | 63.8% | −1.0 pts |
| Housing units | 320,959±149 | 3,791,354 | +38,920 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 9.4%±0.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7%±0.7 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 Hudson County building?
Builders took permits for 3,352 new housing units across Hudson County in 2025 (248 single-family), 4.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hudson County get to work?
32.9% of Hudson County's workers drive alone and 20.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Hudson County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3%±0.4 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | +0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 32.9%±0.7 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 31.3%±0.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 6.5%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.6%±0.7 pts | 16.8% | +17.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.4 min±0.4 | 30.5 min | −1.0 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 are Hudson County's census tracts?
Hudson County is divided into 183 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,990 (Tract 145.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 184.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hudson County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 21 |
| Median household income | 13th of 21 |
| Median home value | 5th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 21 |
| Median age | 21st of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Hudson County 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' school search.