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.

Hoboken, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

58,668

Median Agei

31.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%38,404

Hispanic/Latino

13.4%7,884

Asian

12.6%7,368

Two or More

4.8%2,790

Black

3.2%1,902

Other

0.5%286

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%34

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%383

High School Diploma

5.9%2,589

Some College (<1 yr)

1.2%538

Some College (1+ yr)

4%1,742

Associate's Degree

1.9%847

Bachelor's Degree

50.6%22,269

Master's Degree

23.9%10,532

Professional Degree

5.5%2,420

Doctorate

2.6%1,136

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

82.6%

Graduate+

32%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$895,100

Median Renti

$2,938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

33.8%9,481

Renter-Occupied

66.2%18,607

Total Units

30,259

Homeownership

33.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%45

$50K–$100K

0.1%11

$100K–$150K

0.3%29

$150K–$200K

0.3%29

$200K–$300K

1%92

$300K–$500K

9.1%860

$500K–$1M

51.2%4,857

$1M+

37.5%3,558

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,277

$500–$750

444

$750–$1,000

634

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

712

$1,500–$2,000

1,853

$2,000+

13,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%243

2010–2019

10.1%3,070

2000–2009

22%6,671

1990–1999

7.8%2,359

1980–1989

7.4%2,237

1970–1979

5.9%1,798

1960–1969

5.3%1,612

1950–1959

4.9%1,475

1940–1949

3.5%1,050

1939 or earlier

32.2%9,744

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.9%15,414

Electricity

39.3%11,048

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%868

No Fuel

1.2%335

Fuel Oil

0.8%222

Other

0.6%180

Solar

0.1%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$180,579

Mean Household Incomei

$230,343

Per Capita Incomei

$109,360

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

41,218

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%1,108

$10K–$15K

3.1%866

$15K–$20K

1.6%457

$20K–$25K

1.1%304

$25K–$30K

1.5%419

$30K–$35K

1.1%300

$35K–$40K

0.8%213

$40K–$45K

1.1%315

$45K–$50K

1.6%436

$50K–$60K

3.3%915

$60K–$75K

4.3%1,194

$75K–$100K

6%1,675

$100K–$125K

6.8%1,918

$125K–$150K

6.5%1,814

$150K–$200K

13.2%3,714

$200K+

44.3%12,440

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

2,767

Residentsi

4,225

Avg. Tenant Renti

$520/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,151 homes97% occupied$511/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers316 homes63% occupied$410/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8805 homes98% occupied$576/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $180,579/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $54K/yr

78%

Very low income$54K–$90K/yr

15.1%

Low income$90K–$144K/yr

5.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $144K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78.3% of subsidized households are minority

21.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.1% 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

10,39717.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,947

China

1,019

United Kingdom

455

Canada

444

Korea

227

Germany

211

Mexico

176

Philippines

169

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

38,793

Avg. Commutei

36.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,670

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

677(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured