Hoboken, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

59,369

11.4% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

6.83%

3.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$160,890

4.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$777,600

2.34% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

39,926

11.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hoboken, NJ had a population of 59.4k people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $160,890. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hoboken, NJ grew from 53,283 to 59,369, a 11.4% increase and its median household income grew from $153,438 to $160,890, a 4.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoboken, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12%), White (Hispanic) (7.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.84%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%).

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.

89.2% of the residents in Hoboken, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoboken, NJ are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,862 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hoboken, NJ was $777,600, and the homeownership rate was 35.1%.

Most people in Hoboken, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 38.2 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 59.4k people, from which 89.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.1% of Hoboken, NJ residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 5.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.8k people) in Hoboken, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.73k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.2%

2021 Citizenship

89.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.2% of Hoboken, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hoboken, NJ was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
38.8k ± 987
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.15k ± 919
White (Hispanic)
4.73k ± 698

15.4%

Hispanic Population

9.14k people

15.4% of the people in Hoboken, NJ are hispanic (9.14k 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
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

19.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

19.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2021, 19.1% of Hoboken, NJ residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hoboken, NJ was 19.4%, 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

Vietnam
247 ± 126
Gulf War (2001-)
231 ± 115
Korea
87 ± 98

Hoboken, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hoboken, NJ employs 39.9k people. The largest industries in Hoboken, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,082 people), Finance & Insurance (8,249 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,533 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($140,859), Utilities ($140,096), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($135,167).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39.9k

2021 Value

± 1,645

11.9%

1 Year growth

± 5.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hoboken, NJ grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 35.7k employees to 39.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoboken, NJ, are Management Occupations (9,660 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7,484 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,484 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.

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

39.9k

2021 Value

± 1,645

11.9%

1 Year growth

± 5.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hoboken, NJ grew at a rate of 11.9%, from 35.7k employees to 39.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoboken, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,082 people), Finance & Insurance (8,249 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,533 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

$108,410

Median earning men ± $5,433

$85,976

Median earning women ± $4,540

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($148,012), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,094), and Manufacturing ($104,299).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($143,452), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($119,417), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,952).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hoboken, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Hoboken, NJ awarded 2,862 degrees. The student population of Hoboken, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 5,922 male students and 2,365 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoboken, NJ are White (1,013 and 63.5%), followed by Asian (278 and 17.4%), Unknown (120 and 7.52%), and Hispanic or Latino (118 and 7.39%).

The largest universities in Hoboken, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,862 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Hoboken, NJ are Computer Science (384 and 13.4%), Systems Engineering (275 and 9.61%), and Mechanical Engineering (257 and 8.98%).

The median tuition cost in Hoboken, NJ for private four year colleges is $54,780.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Hoboken, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,287 (71.5% men and 28.5% 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 2021 there were 8,287 students enrolled in Hoboken, NJ, 71.5% men and 28.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,951 records, of which 28.8% were women and 71.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
266 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
164 degree-majors awarded
Information Technology
155 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Hoboken, NJ was Computer Science with 266 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

2,862 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevens Institute of Technology with 2,862 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,012 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hoboken, NJ, which is 2.37 times more than the 850 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,013 degrees mean that there were 3.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 278 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 ($54,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

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 $777,600 in 2021, which is 3.18 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $759,800 to $777,600, a 2.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoboken, NJ is 35.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hoboken, NJ have an average commute time of 38.2 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 $160,890. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hoboken, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $226,618, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 192, with respective values of $221,696 and $210,690.

Housing

Property

$777,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$33,702

$9,802

Median Property Taxes

±$650

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

35.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 35.1% of the housing units in Hoboken, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.6%.

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 183.02
Census Tract 183.01
Census Tract 192

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoboken, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $226,618, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 192, with respective values of $221,696 and $210,690.

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.

$160,890

Median Household Income

± $7,950

27.9k

Number of Households

± 1,257

In 2021, the median household income of the 27.9k households in Hoboken, NJ grew to $160,890 from the previous year's value of $153,438.

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.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Public Transit (45.8%)
Worked At Home (22.1%)
Drove Alone (19.4%)

In 2021, 45.8% of workers in Hoboken, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.1%) and those who drove alone to work (19.4%).

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

38.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoboken, NJ have a longer commute time (38.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% 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

6.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoboken, NJ (3.95k out of 57.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

97.1% of the population of Hoboken, NJ has health coverage, with 79.4% on employee plans, 5.14% on Medicaid, 4.73% on Medicare, 7.67% on non-group plans, and 0.147% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see 1842 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1894 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1289 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,842 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hudson County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see an average of 1,842 patients per year. This represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1,894 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.3% under 18 years, 43.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.89%

Uninsured

79.4%

Employer Coverage

5.14%

Medicaid

4.73%

Medicare

7.67%

Non-Group

0.147%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoboken, NJ grew by 7.91% from 2.68% to 2.89%.

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.