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.

Weehawken, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,295

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.7%6,685

Hispanic/Latino

34.8%6,022

Asian

19.4%3,355

Black

3.8%663

Two or More

2.5%436

Other

0.5%86

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%29

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.9%126

High School Diploma

9.8%1,407

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%416

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%927

Associate's Degree

4.4%635

Bachelor's Degree

39.3%5,621

Master's Degree

21.2%3,035

Professional Degree

5.6%802

Doctorate

2.4%337

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

68.5%

Graduate+

29.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$889,000

Median Renti

$2,500

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

30.4%2,610

Renter-Occupied

69.6%5,978

Total Units

9,563

Homeownership

30.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.2%6

$100K–$150K

0.9%23

$150K–$200K

0.7%17

$200K–$300K

5.3%139

$300K–$500K

9.6%250

$500K–$1M

42.4%1,107

$1M+

40.9%1,068

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

181

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

545

$1,500–$2,000

904

$2,000+

3,712

Year Built

2020 or later

4.6%437

2010–2019

23.7%2,268

2000–2009

7.1%678

1990–1999

4.1%394

1980–1989

4.6%439

1970–1979

4.4%421

1960–1969

2.9%280

1950–1959

5%476

1940–1949

5.7%542

1939 or earlier

37.9%3,628

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%5,607

Electricity

24.6%2,115

Fuel Oil

4.7%400

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%291

No Fuel

1.4%120

Other

0.6%55

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$127,763

Mean Household Incomei

$191,656

Per Capita Incomei

$94,947

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

11,960

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%178

$10K–$15K

2.5%213

$15K–$20K

1.5%127

$20K–$25K

1.4%121

$25K–$30K

1.2%100

$30K–$35K

1.7%143

$35K–$40K

4.1%353

$40K–$45K

2.9%250

$45K–$50K

0.8%69

$50K–$60K

4.4%382

$60K–$75K

6.7%575

$75K–$100K

10.8%926

$100K–$125K

9.2%791

$125K–$150K

7.5%644

$150K–$200K

11.2%965

$200K+

32%2,751

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

514

Residentsi

658

Avg. Tenant Renti

$449/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers448 homes77% occupied$434/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 866 homes98% occupied$547/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $127,763/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

78.8%

Very low income$38K–$64K/yr

17.7%

Who Receives This Housing

76.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.7% of subsidized households are minority

17.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.6% 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

6,98140.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

965

India

527

Korea

480

Philippines

328

Mexico

124

United Kingdom

100

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,942

Avg. Commutei

36.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,352

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

221(1.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured

Weehawken, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026