Description:
Hudson County is the most densely populated county in the state. Jersey City, the county
seat, is also a commercial and industrial center. The urban development along the "Gold Coast" of Jersey City's waterfront has brought companies and new residents into the area. Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, the New Jersey City University in Jersey City and St. Peter’s in Englewood Cliffs offer higher education options. The high population density creates a variety of transportation challenges — moving people safely, economically and efficiently. The county's travelers are well served by extensive mass transit and infrastructure, including the PATH, the Hudson Bergen Light Rail system and many bus lines. Hoboken Terminal is a major hub of train, bus and ferry activity.
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Key Facts
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Estimate |
Margin of Error |
| Total population |
597,924 |
N/A |
| Median age (years) |
34.5 |
+/- 0.1 |
| Race |
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White |
60.0% |
+/- 1.1% |
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Black or African American |
13.7% |
+/- 0.6% |
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Asian |
11.4% |
+/- 0.2% |
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Asian Indian |
4.9% |
+/- 0.6% |
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Filipino |
2.8% |
+/- 0.5% |
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Other |
3.7% |
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Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
40.7% |
N/A |
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Puerto Rican |
9.1% |
+/- 1.0% |
| Total Housing Units |
259,674 |
+/- 793 |
| Occupied Housing Units |
232,745 |
+/- 2,994 |
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Owner-occupied |
77,368 |
+/- 3,520 |
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Renter-occupied |
155,377 |
+/- 3,862 |
| Median Household Income |
$56,745 |
+/- $2,057 |
| Median Housing Value |
$386,300 |
+/- $9,409 |
| Households with one or more people under 18 years |
71,725 |
+/- 3,447 |
| Households with one or more people 65 years and over |
47,267 |
+/-1,693 |
| Average household size |
2.54 |
+/-0.03 |
Source: American Community Survey, US Census (2009) |
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