Population 718,323 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hudson County
Household size in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hudson County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New Jersey county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.3 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Hudson County is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.3, mirroring the country. Hudson County has the youngest population of any New Jersey county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hudson County as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hudson County
Renters in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 68.0% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.3% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Hudson County: 69.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (38.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Hudson County has the highest share of renters of any New Jersey county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hudson County than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hudson County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the New York area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,176 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,565 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,049 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$873 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hudson County pays $2,049 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $873 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hudson County
Bachelor's degrees in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Hudson County is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (49.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.9% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hudson County is close to the national rate: 87.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Hudson County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Jersey counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hudson County
| Period | Hudson County | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Hudson County than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hudson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County | 2.44 | 37.1 | 11.7% | 69.3% | 7.3% | 1968 | $2,049 | 49.0% | 87.9% | 6.2% |
| New York County | 2.08 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 74.9% | 15.4% | 1956 | $2,383 | 64.7% | 89.9% | 8.2% |
| Essex County | 2.75 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 55.1% | 6.4% | 1960 | $1,796 | 38.7% | 86.3% | 8.9% |
| Kings County | 2.78 | 37.5 | 12.5% | 70.5% | 9.1% | 1953 | $1,954 | 40.2% | 83.6% | 8.3% |
| Bronx County | 2.65 | 36.9 | 22.4% | 79.9% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,512 | 22.3% | 75.0% | 11.7% |
| Queens County | 2.88 | 41.4 | 11.8% | 55.1% | 8.4% | 1955 | $2,042 | 36.1% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| Union County | 2.95 | 39.6 | 14.7% | 42.6% | 5.6% | 1958 | $1,910 | 38.0% | 85.4% | 6.6% |
| Nassau County | 3.14 | 42.5 | 9.6% | 18.1% | 5.6% | 1955 | $2,478 | 49.8% | 92.0% | 4.8% |
| Morris County | 2.71 | 43.4 | 6.0% | 25.7% | 4.3% | 1971 | $2,157 | 58.3% | 95.0% | 5.0% |
| Warren County | 2.45 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 24.9% | 4.1% | 1970 | $1,595 | 36.9% | 93.9% | 5.0% |
| Suffolk County | 3.02 | 42.6 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 1970 | $2,356 | 41.3% | 87.2% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hudson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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