Hudson County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Hudson County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34017
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 46.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 62.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.731375
- Longitude
- -74.078601
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 566,579
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 438,030
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 344,122 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 222,456 | 39.3% |
| White | 187,302 | 33.1% |
| Black | 74,195 | 13.1% |
| Asian | 67,596 | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 788 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 372 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2,241 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 276,186 | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 161,849 | 36.9% |
| White | 157,686 | 36.0% |
| Black | 60,732 | 13.9% |
| Asian | 54,268 | 12.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,055 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 315 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,612 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 718,323
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $100,315
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 105,974
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 231,594 | 32.2% |
| Black | 85,703 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 122,062 | 17.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 362,811
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 198,972 | 54.8% |
| Republican | 39,783 | 11.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 118,590 | 32.7% |
| Other | 556 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 169,668 | 46.8% |
| Female | 187,776 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 116,400 | 32.1% |
| Hispanic | 133,138 | 36.7% |
| Black | 31,991 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 23,235 | 6.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 115,308
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 31.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 46,503 | 40.0% |
| Hispanic | 37,460 | 28.1% |
| Black | 8,326 | 26.0% |
| Asian | 6,021 | 25.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 52,556 | 31.0% |
| Female | 62,175 | 33.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 102,272 (20.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 254,823 (47.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 320,959
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $580,623
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,985
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 34.7%
- Public Transit
- 30.3%
- Work From Home
- 19.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.