Hudson County, NJ

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2019 Population

672,391

0.543% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

35.5

0.567% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

15.2%

6.46% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$78,808

5.9% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$421,600

4.05% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

365,487

1.12% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Hudson County, NJ had a population of 672k people with a median age of 35.5 and a median household income of $78,808. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Hudson County, NJ declined from 676,061 to 672,391, a −0.543% decrease and its median household income grew from $74,414 to $78,808, a 5.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hudson County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.8%), White (Hispanic) (27.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (9.69%). 59.6% of the households in Hudson County, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 77.9% of the residents in Hudson County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hudson County, NJ are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,963 degrees awarded in 2019), New Jersey City University (1,751 degrees), and Hudson County Community College (892 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Hudson County, NJ was $421,600, and the homeownership rate was 31.2%. Most people in Hudson County, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Hudson County, NJ was 1 car per household.

Hudson County, NJ borders Bergen County, NJ, Essex County, NJ, Union County, NJ, Kings County, NY, New York County, NY, and Richmond County, NY.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Hudson County, NJ is home to a population of 672k people, from which 77.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 112% of Hudson County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (752k people).

In 2019, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (194k people) in Hudson County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 186k White (Hispanic) and 103k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Hudson County, NJ are Spanish (237,702 speakers), Hindi (20,056 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (17,145 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hudson County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
194k ± 572
White (Hispanic)
186k ± 10.3k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
103k ± 2.17k

42.7%

Hispanic Population

287k people

42.7% of the people in Hudson County, NJ are hispanic (287k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
237,702 speakers (38%)
Hindi
20,056 speakers (3.2%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
17,145 speakers (2.74%)

59.6% of Hudson County, NJ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Hudson County, NJ was Spanish. 38% of the overall population of Hudson County, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 3.2% speak Hindi and 2.74% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

112%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

752k people

42.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

286k people

As of 2019, 112% of Hudson County, NJ residents (752k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hudson County, NJ was 42.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Hudson County, NJ was 35.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 29, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Hudson County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Hudson County, NJ residents was 35.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
267,137 ± 12,497 people
Dominican Republic
196,191 ± 10,754 people
Mexico
108,194 ± 8,026 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 267,137 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 196,191 and Mexico with 108,194.

Citizenship

77.9%

2019 Citizenship

77.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 77.9% of Hudson County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Hudson County, NJ was 77.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,060 ± 816
Gulf War (2001-)
2,350 ± 960
Gulf War (1990s)
1,361 ± 844

Hudson County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Hudson County, NJ is $78,808. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hudson County, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 179, with respective values of $234,138 and $194,100.

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Hudson County, NJ employs 365k people. The largest industries in Hudson County, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (47,018 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (43,041 people), and Finance & Insurance (35,424 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($114,380), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,890), and Utilities ($100,790).

Wages

Median Household Income

$78,808

2019 value

± $3,056

5.9%

1 Year Growth

± 4.94%

Households in Hudson County, NJ have a median annual income of $78,808, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $74,414 in 2018, which represents a 5.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hudson County, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 183.02
Census Tract 183.01
Census Tract 179

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hudson County, NJ was Census Tract 183.02 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 183.01 and Census Tract 179, with respective values of $234,138 and $194,100.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hudson County, NJ (101k out of 662k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
54,163 ± 1,916
White
52,456 ± 1,751
Other
16,848 ± 1,113

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

365k

2019 Value

± 10,819

−1.12%

1 Year decline

± 4.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hudson County, NJ declined at a rate of −1.12%, from 370k employees to 365k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hudson County, NJ, are Management Occupations (41,346 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (34,404 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,055 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hudson County, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hudson County, NJ, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (41,346 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (34,404 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33,055 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hudson County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Computer & Mathematical Occupations (1.93 times higher than expected), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.71 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.68 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hudson County, NJ, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($102,017), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($101,075), and Legal Occupations ($100,475).

Industries

Employment by Industries

365k

2019 Value

± 10,819

−1.12%

1 Year decline

± 4.17%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Hudson County, NJ declined at a rate of −1.12%, from 370k employees to 365k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hudson County, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (47,018 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (43,041 people), and Finance & Insurance (35,424 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hudson County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hudson County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hudson County, NJ, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (47,018 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (43,041 people), and Finance & Insurance (35,424 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Hudson County, NJ has an unusually high number of Finance & Insurance (2.08 times higher than expected), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1.68 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.6 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hudson County, NJ, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($114,380), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,890), and Utilities ($100,790).

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 2018, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.4B, followed by Electronics ($52.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($51.9B).

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.

$660B

2018 Value in New Jersey

$1.36T

Projected 2045 Value in New Jersey

105% growth

In 2018, total outbound New Jersey trade was $660B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.36T by 2045.

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
$115B
Pennsylvania
$64.9B
California
$23.7B

In 2018, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $115B, followed by Pennsylvania with $64.9B and California and $23.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Hudson County, NJ went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 74.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (22.4%), followed by Other (2.92%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (74.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (22.4%)
Republican Party
Other (2.92%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 74.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (22.4%), followed by Other (2.92%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Hudson County, NJ

74.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.5% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
74.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
66.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.5% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

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 had become 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 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 2019, universities in Hudson County, NJ awarded 7,305 degrees. The student population of Hudson County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 12,926 male students and 14,910 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hudson County, NJ are White (2,083 and 34.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,839 and 30.4%), Black or African American (798 and 13.2%), and Asian (615 and 10.2%).

The largest universities in Hudson County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Stevens Institute of Technology (2,963 and 40.6%), New Jersey City University (1,751 and 24%), and Hudson County Community College (892 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in Hudson County, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (438 and 6%), Systems Engineering (350 and 4.79%), and Mechanical Engineering (333 and 4.56%).

The median tuition costs in Hudson County, NJ are $44,897 for private four year colleges, and $12,248 and $22,054 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
233 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
195 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
183 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Hudson County, NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 233 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Stevens Institute of Technology
2,963 degrees awarded
New Jersey City University
1,751 degrees awarded
Hudson County Community College
892 degrees awarded

$12,248

Median In-State Public

$44,897

Median Private

In 2019, the Hudson County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stevens Institute of Technology with 2,963 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,561

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,744

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 3,561 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hudson County, NJ, which is 0.951 times less than the 3,744 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Hudson County, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,083 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,839 degrees awarded
Black or African American
798 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hudson County, NJ was White students. These 2,083 degrees mean that there were 1.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,839 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hudson County, NJ was $421,600 in 2019, which is 1.75 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $405,200 to $421,600, a 4.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Hudson County, NJ is 31.2%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Hudson County, NJ have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Hudson County, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$421,600

2019 Median

± $17,741

$405,200

2018 Median

± $16,713

In 2019, the median property value in Hudson County, NJ grew to to $421,600 from the previous year's value of $405,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hudson County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hudson County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $500k - $750k range.

Household Income

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

$78,808

Median Household Income

± $3,056

267k

Number of Households

± 8,877

In 2019, the median household income of the 267k households in Hudson County, NJ grew to $78,808 from the previous year's value of $74,414.

The following chart displays the households in Hudson County, 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hudson County, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hudson County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

31.2%

2019 Homeownership

33.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 31.2% of the housing units in Hudson County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hudson County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

35.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hudson County, NJ have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.9% of the workforce in Hudson County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Public Transit (42.7%)
Drove Alone (37.1%)
Walked (7.22%)

In 2019, 42.7% of workers in Hudson County, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (37.1%) and those who walked to work (7.22%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hudson County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hudson County, NJ have 1 car, followed by 0 cars.

Health

87.5% of the population of Hudson County, NJ has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 8.17% on Medicare, 6.76% on non-group plans, and 0.293% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see 1894 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.07% decrease from the previous year (1954 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1542 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1446 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,894 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hudson County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see an average of 1,894 patients per year. This represents a 3.07% decrease from the previous year (1,954 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.5%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

8.17%

Medicare

6.76%

Non-Group

0.293%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hudson County, NJ grew by 5.69% from 11.9% to 12.5%.

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