Hackensack city is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Hackensack city has a 2024 population of 45,848. Hackensack city is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually but its population has decreased by -0.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,908 in 2020.
The average household income in Hackensack city is $100,016 with a poverty rate of 12.37%. The median age in Hackensack city is 40 years: 36.7 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hackensack city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,267 | 39.92% |
| Black or African American | 9,343 | 20.42% |
| Other race | 6,232 | 13.62% |
| Asian | 5,976 | 13.06% |
| Two or more races | 5,861 | 12.81% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,770 | 2.25 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Non Family | 9,399 | 1.27 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Married | 6,347 | 3.3 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 2,861 | 2.91 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 1,163 | 2.85 | 16.1 | 83.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
36.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,848 | 5.18% |
| Associates Degree | 2,131 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,993 | 25.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,534 | 15.52% |
| High School Graduate | 8,683 | 24.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,020 | 8.47% |
| Some College | 5,442 | 15.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,012 | 8,822 | 2,675 |
| White | 10,621 | 9,999 | 5,538 |
| Black | 7,328 | 6,567 | 2,775 |
| Asian | 4,888 | 4,582 | 3,043 |
| Other Race | 4,366 | 3,145 | 922 |
| 2+ Races | 4,171 | 3,412 | 1,353 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,046 | $79,672 | $62,703 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,258 | $86,583 | $90,241 |
| High School Graduate | $38,905 | $41,077 | $29,755 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,588 | $34,159 | $20,221 |
| Overall | $52,014 | $52,063 | $51,958 |
| Some College | $46,566 | $50,076 | $44,402 |
$52,014
Average Earnings
$52,063
Average Male
$51,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.65% of Hackensack city residents speak only English, while 51.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,536 | 2,705 | 16.36% |
| White | 11,873 | 1,657 | 13.96% |
| Other | 6,195 | 1,206 | 19.47% |
| Black | 9,069 | 861 | 9.49% |
| Multiple | 5,655 | 423 | 7.48% |
| Asian | 5,943 | 304 | 5.12% |
| Native | 79 | 23 | 29.11% |
12.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.8%
Male Poverty Rate
13.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hackensack city is Native, with 29.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hackensack city is Asian, with 5.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.82% |
| High School | 15.17% |
| Some College | 10.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.99% |
| Female Employed | 4.89% |
| Male Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,600 | $113,743 |
| Households | $79,133 | $100,016 |
| Married Families | $123,068 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,690 | $81,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,190
Number of Veterans
1,122
Male Veterans
68
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 403 |
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 156 |
| Korea | 112 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 403 |
| 55 to 64 | 328 |
| 65 to 74 | 269 |
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 3.86% |
| Black | 342 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 2.12% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 2.94% |
| Other Race | 64 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.42%
Born in Hackensack city
57.62%
Native Born
42.38%
Foreign Born
18.49%
Non Citizen
23.89%
Naturalized
57.62% of Hackensack city residents were born in the United States, with 32.42% having been born in New Jersey. 18.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 46,408 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 46,296 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 46,184 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 46,072 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 45,960 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 45,848 | 112 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 45,736 | 112 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 45,624 | -150 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 45,774 | -134 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 45,908 | 1,719 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 44,189 | -169 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 44,358 | -161 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 44,519 | 251 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 44,268 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 44,286 | 101 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 44,185 | 670 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 43,515 | 106 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 43,409 | 104 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 43,305 | 237 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 43,068 | 0 | 0% |