Hoboken, NJ

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2023 Population

58,340

0.705% 1-year decline

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

31.9

0.313% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.14%

9.77% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$176,943

5.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$872,100

1.49% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

39,562

1.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Hoboken, NJ had a population of 58.3k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $176,943. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hoboken, NJ declined from 58,754 to 58,340, a −0.705% decrease and its median household income grew from $168,137 to $176,943, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoboken, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), and White (Hispanic) (4.28%).

None of the households in Hoboken, 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.

90.7% of the residents in Hoboken, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoboken, NJ are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,561 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Hoboken, NJ was $872,100, and the homeownership rate was 34.1%.

Most people in Hoboken, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 37.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoboken, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hoboken, NJ is home to a population of 58.3k people, from which 90.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 19% of Hoboken, NJ residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2023, there were 4.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.8k people) in Hoboken, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.85k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.7%

2023 Citizenship

90.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.7% of Hoboken, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hoboken, NJ was 90.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hoboken, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.8k ± 1.26k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.6k ± 1.05k
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.85k ± 749

13.8%

Hispanic Population

8.04k people

13.8% of the people in Hoboken, NJ are hispanic (8.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hoboken, 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

19%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

19.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

As of 2023, 19% of Hoboken, NJ residents (11.1k 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 Hoboken, NJ was 19.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
170 ± 122
Vietnam
106 ± 77
Korea
87 ± 87

Hoboken, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hoboken, NJ employs 39.6k people. The largest industries in Hoboken, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,976 people), Finance & Insurance (8,215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,293 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($161,063), Utilities ($158,902), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($153,351).

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

39.6k

2023 Value

± 1,665

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoboken, NJ grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 39k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoboken, NJ, are Management Occupations (9,934 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7,621 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,948 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hoboken, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.6k

2023 Value

± 1,665

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 5.81%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoboken, NJ grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 39k employees to 39.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoboken, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (8,976 people), Finance & Insurance (8,215 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hoboken, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hoboken, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$119,562

Median earning men ± $5,788

$100,565

Median earning women ± $3,893

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($165,457), Wholesale Trade ($143,042), and Information ($140,734).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($140,625), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($140,087), and Retail Trade ($114,136).

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 Hoboken, NJ awarded 2,561 degrees. The student population of Hoboken, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 6,581 male students and 2,733 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoboken, NJ are White (1,026 and 56.3%), followed by Asian (339 and 18.6%), Unknown (238 and 13.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (112 and 6.15%).

The largest universities in Hoboken, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,561 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hoboken, NJ are Computer Science (392 and 15.3%), Systems Engineering (307 and 12%), and Mechanical Engineering (253 and 9.88%).

The median tuition cost in Hoboken, NJ for private four year colleges is $56,424.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hoboken, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 46.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,314 (70.7% men and 29.3% 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

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,314 students enrolled in Hoboken, NJ, 70.7% men and 29.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 3,616 records, of which 26.9% were women and 73.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
240 degrees awarded
Systems Engineering
139 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
137 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Hoboken, NJ was Computer Science with 240 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Hoboken, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Stevens Institute of Technology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,561 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevens Institute of Technology with 2,561 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,829 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hoboken, NJ, which is 2.5 times more than the 732 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,026 degrees mean that there were 3.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 339 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($56,424) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 Hoboken, NJ was $872,100 in 2023, which is 2.87 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $859,300 to $872,100, a 1.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoboken, NJ is 34.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hoboken, NJ have an average commute time of 37.3 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Hoboken, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hoboken, NJ is $176,943. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Hoboken, NJ was Census Tract 183.01 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 183.02 and Census Tract 192, with respective values of $247,679 and $209,792.

Housing

Property

$872,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$24,750

$9,421

Median Property Taxes

±$791

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 Hoboken, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

34.1%

Homeownership

2023

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 34.1% of the housing units in Hoboken, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 34.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hoboken, 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 183.01
Census Tract 183.02
Census Tract 192

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoboken, NJ was Census Tract 183.01 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 183.02 and Census Tract 192, with respective values of $247,679 and $209,792.

The following map shows all of the places in Hoboken, 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.

$176,943

Median Household Income

± $7,527

27.7k

Number of Households

± 1,249

In 2023, the median household income of the 27.7k households in Hoboken, NJ grew to $176,943 from the previous year's value of $168,137.

The following chart displays the households in Hoboken, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hoboken, 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

Public Transit (37.6%)
Worked At Home (34.2%)
Drove Alone (16.9%)

In 2023, 37.6% of workers in Hoboken, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who worked at home (34.2%) and those who drove alone to work (16.9%).

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

37.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoboken, NJ have a longer commute time (37.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Hoboken, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoboken, NJ (4.04k out of 56.6k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hoboken, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

96.9% of the population of Hoboken, NJ has health coverage, with 79.9% on employee plans, 5.31% on Medicaid, 4.47% on Medicare, 7.03% on non-group plans, and 0.151% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see 1850 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.434% increase from the previous year (1842 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1201 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hudson County, NJ.

1,850 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hudson County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see an average of 1,850 patients per year. This represents a 0.434% increase from the previous year (1,842 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 43.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.85% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.12%

Uninsured

79.9%

Employer Coverage

5.31%

Medicaid

4.47%

Medicare

7.03%

Non-Group

0.151%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoboken, NJ grew by 14.6% from 2.73% to 3.12%.

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

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