Hudson County's estimated 2026 population is 765,915 with a growth rate of 1.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hudson County is the 4th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 635,648 and has seen a growth of 20.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Hudson County includes 37.03% White, 16.53% Asian, 15.27% other race, 12.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (37.03%)
Two or more races (18.08%)
Asian (16.53%)
Other race (15.27%)
Black or African American (12.2%)
Native American (0.86%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263,094 | 37.03% |
| Two or more races | 128,485 | 18.08% |
| Asian | 117,450 | 16.53% |
| Other race | 108,484 | 15.27% |
| Black or African American | 86,696 | 12.2% |
| Native American | 6,140 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 129 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Hudson County's average per capita income is $62,725. Household income levels show a median of $90,032. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $128,582 | $178,112 |
| Families | $99,378 | $144,701 |
| Households | $90,032 | $130,880 |
| Non Families | $72,679 | $105,656 |
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