Hackensack, NJ

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2023 Population

45,768

0.0219% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

3.75% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.3%

9.04% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$82,212

3.89% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$370,300

4.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

25,796

1.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hackensack, NJ had a population of 45.8k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $82,212. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hackensack, NJ grew from 45,758 to 45,768, a 0.0219% increase and its median household income grew from $79,133 to $82,212, a 3.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hackensack, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (27.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.7%), Other (Hispanic) (15.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (10.2%).

None of the households in Hackensack, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.7% of the residents in Hackensack, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hackensack, NJ are Parisian Beauty School (334 degrees awarded in 2022), Eastwick College-Hackensack (309 degrees), and Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS (80 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Hackensack, NJ was $370,300, and the homeownership rate was 38.4%.

Most people in Hackensack, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Hackensack, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hackensack, NJ is home to a population of 45.8k people, from which 84.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 40.4% of Hackensack, NJ residents were born outside of the country (18.5k people).

In 2023, there were 1.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Hackensack, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.12k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.7%

2023 Citizenship

81.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 84.7% of Hackensack, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hackensack, NJ was 81.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hackensack, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hackensack, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.26k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.03k ± 1k
Other (Hispanic)
7.12k ± 1.03k

36%

Hispanic Population

16.5k people

36% of the people in Hackensack, NJ are hispanic (16.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hackensack, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
273,669 ± 12,652 people
Dominican Republic
204,992 ± 10,992 people
Mexico
104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

Foreign-Born Population

40.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.5k people

42.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

19.3k people

As of 2023, 40.4% of Hackensack, NJ residents (18.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hackensack, NJ was 42.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hackensack, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
263 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
198 ± 119
Gulf War (1990s)
180 ± 150

Hackensack, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hackensack, NJ employs 25.8k people. The largest industries in Hackensack, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,563 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,668 people), and Retail Trade (2,485 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($119,079), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($111,765), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,161).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.8k

2023 Value

± 1,525

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 8.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hackensack, NJ grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 25.5k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hackensack, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,892 people), Management Occupations (2,431 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hackensack, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.8k

2023 Value

± 1,525

1.23%

1 Year growth

± 8.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hackensack, NJ grew at a rate of 1.23%, from 25.5k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hackensack, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,563 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,668 people), and Retail Trade (2,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hackensack, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hackensack, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,522

Median earning men ± $5,164

$50,800

Median earning women ± $4,097

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($144,286), Information ($107,930), and Public Administration ($85,585).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,250), Information ($80,833), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,489).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Education

In 2022, universities in Hackensack, NJ awarded 723 degrees. The student population of Hackensack, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 144 male students and 948 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hackensack, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (284 and 39.4%), followed by White (279 and 38.8%), Black or African American (118 and 16.4%), and Two or More Races (13 and 1.81%).

The largest universities in Hackensack, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Parisian Beauty School (334 and 46.2%), Eastwick College-Hackensack (309 and 42.7%), and Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS (80 and 11.1%).

The most popular majors in Hackensack, NJ are Hair Styling & Design (213 and 29.5%), General Business Administration & Management (131 and 18.1%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (116 and 16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Hackensack, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 79.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,092 (13.2% men and 86.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,092 students enrolled in Hackensack, NJ, 13.2% men and 86.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 423 records, of which 89.1% were women and 10.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
40 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
206 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hackensack, NJ was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hackensack, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Parisian Beauty School
334 degrees awarded
Eastwick College-Hackensack
309 degrees awarded
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
80 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Parisian Beauty School with 334 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hackensack, NJ, which is 0.181 times less than the 612 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 279 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($17,324) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,167) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hackensack, NJ was $370,300 in 2023, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $353,000 to $370,300, a 4.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Hackensack, NJ is 38.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hackensack, NJ have an average commute time of 28.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hackensack, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hackensack, NJ is $82,212. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Hackensack, NJ was Census Tract 233.01 with a value of $163,688, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 236.01, with respective values of $89,833 and $85,518.

Housing

Property

$370,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$25,161

$7,802

Median Property Taxes

±$645

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hackensack, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hackensack, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.4%

Homeownership

2023

54.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 38.4% of the housing units in Hackensack, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hackensack, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 233.01
Census Tract 231
Census Tract 236.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hackensack, NJ was Census Tract 233.01 with a value of $163,688, followed by Census Tract 231 and Census Tract 236.01, with respective values of $89,833 and $85,518.

The following map shows all of the places in Hackensack, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,212

Median Household Income

± $5,262

20.3k

Number of Households

± 1,328

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.3k households in Hackensack, NJ grew to $82,212 from the previous year's value of $79,133.

The following chart displays the households in Hackensack, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hackensack, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (60.6%)
Public Transit (13.2%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)

In 2023, 60.6% of workers in Hackensack, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (13.2%) and those who worked at home (10.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hackensack, NJ have a longer commute time (28.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.69% of the workforce in Hackensack, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hackensack, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hackensack, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hackensack, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hackensack, NJ (5.04k out of 44.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hackensack, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Hackensack, NJ has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 8.23% on non-group plans, and 0.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see 838 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.239% increase from the previous year (836 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 755 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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838 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bergen County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see an average of 838 patients per year. This represents a 0.239% increase from the previous year (836 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bergen County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.8% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.76%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

8.23%

Non-Group

0.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hackensack, NJ declined by 24.5% from 12.9% to 9.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hackensack, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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