Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hackensack, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

46,057

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

37.2%17,120

White

26%11,989

Black

18.1%8,328

Asian

13.8%6,375

Two or More

3.9%1,779

Other

1%445

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%906

High School Diploma

21.1%7,627

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%2,015

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%3,877

Associate's Degree

5.6%2,021

Bachelor's Degree

25.9%9,368

Master's Degree

12%4,324

Professional Degree

2.6%939

Doctorate

1.7%614

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

42.1%

Graduate+

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$393,700

Median Renti

$1,911

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.6%7,406

Renter-Occupied

63.4%12,808

Total Units

21,361

Homeownership

36.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%296

$50K–$100K

0.9%67

$100K–$150K

1.6%119

$150K–$200K

6.5%484

$200K–$300K

20.5%1,517

$300K–$500K

38.2%2,827

$500K–$1M

27.9%2,066

$1M+

0.4%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

727

$500–$750

285

$750–$1,000

159

$1,000–$1,250

309

$1,250–$1,500

1,142

$1,500–$2,000

4,509

$2,000+

5,527

Year Built

2020 or later

4.5%960

2010–2019

4.9%1,053

2000–2009

4.1%879

1990–1999

5.1%1,098

1980–1989

11.9%2,542

1970–1979

17.7%3,790

1960–1969

16.6%3,554

1950–1959

12.1%2,595

1940–1949

7.5%1,594

1939 or earlier

15.4%3,296

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%10,074

Electricity

40.5%8,177

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%760

Fuel Oil

3.6%722

Other

1.5%303

No Fuel

0.9%178

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$84,277

Mean Household Incomei

$109,232

Per Capita Incomei

$49,360

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

27,417

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%975

$10K–$15K

3.6%726

$15K–$20K

3.4%683

$20K–$25K

3%616

$25K–$30K

1.9%379

$30K–$35K

3.8%774

$35K–$40K

3.2%645

$40K–$45K

2.1%419

$45K–$50K

3.2%654

$50K–$60K

6.6%1,327

$60K–$75K

9.2%1,859

$75K–$100K

13.4%2,701

$100K–$125K

11.1%2,239

$125K–$150K

7.4%1,498

$150K–$200K

10.5%2,115

$200K+

12.9%2,604

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,566

Residentsi

2,450

Avg. Tenant Renti

$544/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,451 homes94% occupied$538/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8112 homes98% occupied$623/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $84,277/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

80.4%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

14.7%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.1% of subsidized households are minority

28.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

19,64442.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,432

Philippines

969

Korea

772

Guatemala

496

Mexico

188

China

124

Canada

117

Poland

109

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,867

Avg. Commutei

28.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,288

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,005(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90%Insured

10%Uninsured