Hackensack, NJ

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2021 Population

45,723

3.29% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

1.28% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

0.934% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$73,716

3.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$302,200

1.47% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

25,400

3.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Hackensack, NJ had a population of 45.7k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $73,716. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hackensack, NJ grew from 44,266 to 45,723, a 3.29% increase and its median household income grew from $71,079 to $73,716, a 3.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hackensack, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (24.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.1%), White (Hispanic) (19.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (9.38%).

None of the households in Hackensack, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.3% of the residents in Hackensack, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hackensack, NJ are Parisian Beauty School (301 degrees awarded in 2021), Eastwick College-Hackensack (214 degrees), and Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS (61 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Hackensack, NJ was $302,200, and the homeownership rate was 36.5%.

Most people in Hackensack, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hackensack, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Hackensack, NJ is home to a population of 45.7k people, from which 81.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 40.2% of Hackensack, NJ residents were born outside of the country (18.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.1k people) in Hackensack, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.83k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.3%

2021 Citizenship

80.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 81.3% of Hackensack, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hackensack, NJ was 80.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hackensack, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 878
White (Hispanic)
8.83k ± 1.23k

36.4%

Hispanic Population

16.7k people

36.4% of the people in Hackensack, NJ are hispanic (16.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

40.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

38.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

As of 2021, 40.2% of Hackensack, NJ residents (18.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hackensack, NJ was 38.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
459 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
171 ± 107
Korea
112 ± 90

Hackensack, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hackensack, NJ employs 25.4k people. The largest industries in Hackensack, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,187 people), Retail Trade (2,685 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,157 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($93,058), Utilities ($83,464), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,275).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,486

3.21%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hackensack, NJ grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 24.6k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hackensack, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,260 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,331 people), and Management Occupations (2,267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hackensack, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,486

3.21%

1 Year growth

± 7.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hackensack, NJ grew at a rate of 3.21%, from 24.6k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hackensack, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,187 people), Retail Trade (2,685 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,157 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hackensack, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Hackensack, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,575

Median earning men ± $4,952

$47,695

Median earning women ± $6,160

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,516), Information ($80,625), and Public Administration ($75,426).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,125), Public Administration ($66,193), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,516).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

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
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hackensack, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 was elected 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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Hackensack, NJ awarded 576 degrees. The student population of Hackensack, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 119 male students and 930 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hackensack, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (270 and 47.5%), followed by White (179 and 31.5%), Black or African American (88 and 15.5%), and Asian (17 and 2.99%).

The largest universities in Hackensack, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Parisian Beauty School (301 and 52.3%), Eastwick College-Hackensack (214 and 37.2%), and Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS (61 and 10.6%).

The most popular majors in Hackensack, NJ are Hair Styling & Design (177 and 30.7%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (119 and 20.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (67 and 11.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Hackensack, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 79.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,049 (11.3% men and 88.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,049 students enrolled in Hackensack, NJ, 11.3% men and 88.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 424 records, of which 87.7% were women and 12.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
47 degrees awarded
Hair Styling & Design
177 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
61 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Hackensack, NJ was Medical Assistant with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Hackensack, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Parisian Beauty School
301 degrees awarded
Eastwick College-Hackensack
214 degrees awarded
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS
61 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Parisian Beauty School with 301 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hackensack, NJ, which is 0.176 times less than the 490 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 270 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 179 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($17,324) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,089) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hackensack, NJ was $302,200 in 2021, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $306,700 to $302,200, a 1.47% decrease. The homeownership rate in Hackensack, NJ is 36.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hackensack, NJ have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hackensack, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Hackensack, NJ is $73,716. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Hackensack, NJ was Census Tract 233.01 with a value of $132,796, followed by Census Tract 236.01 and Census Tract 234.01, with respective values of $75,212 and $73,676.

Housing

Property

$302,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,161

$7,296

Median Property Taxes

±$625

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hackensack, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hackensack, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

36.5%

Homeownership

2021

57.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 36.5% of the housing units in Hackensack, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hackensack, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 233.01
Census Tract 236.01
Census Tract 234.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hackensack, NJ was Census Tract 233.01 with a value of $132,796, followed by Census Tract 236.01 and Census Tract 234.01, with respective values of $75,212 and $73,676.

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

Household Income

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

$73,716

Median Household Income

± $3,776

20k

Number of Households

± 1,227

In 2021, the median household income of the 20k households in Hackensack, NJ grew to $73,716 from the previous year's value of $71,079.

The following chart displays the households in Hackensack, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61%)
Public Transit (17.7%)
Worked At Home (6.56%)

In 2021, 61% of workers in Hackensack, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (17.7%) and those who worked at home (6.56%).

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.

Commute Time

31.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hackensack, NJ have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Hackensack, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hackensack, NJ (5.56k out of 44.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

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.

Health

86.6% of the population of Hackensack, NJ has health coverage, with 48.2% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 9.45% on non-group plans, and 0.446% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see 836 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (847 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 754 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 359 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bergen County, NJ.

836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bergen County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Bergen County, NJ see an average of 836 patients per year. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year (847 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bergen County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

48.2%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

9.45%

Non-Group

0.446%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hackensack, NJ grew by 9.07% from 12.3% to 13.4%.

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