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Population Review

Hoboken, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Hoboken, New Jersey is 58,340 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $176,943, the median home value is $872,100, and the median age is 31.9.

The population has grown 18.2% since 2010 (50,057 → 59,149).

58,340

Population

46672

People / sq mi

$176,943

Median Income

$872,100

Median Home Value

Hoboken covers 1.3 sq mi of land at 46672 people per square mile.

About Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken is a city in New Jersey with a population of 58,340. It ranks #15 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 31.9, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Hoboken is $176,943, above the US median of $74,580. 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $872,100, with monthly rent averaging $2,819. The homeownership rate of 34.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Hoboken reflects 83.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 34.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.3 minutes each way.

Hoboken city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Hoboken city had a population of 50,057 in 2010 and 59,149 in 2024, a 18.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 59,913 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.

2020 · 60K20102024

59,149

Population (2024)

50,057

Population (2010)

59,913

Peak (2020)

1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201050,057
201150,769
201251,481
201352,177
201452,463
201552,839
201653,649
201753,662
201853,134
201952,677
202059,913
202158,257
202257,690
202358,264
202459,149

Race & Ethnicity

White69.1%
Black or African American4.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$176,943

Median Household Income

$108,075

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$872,100

Median Home Value

$2,819

Median Rent

34.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.0%

High School+

83.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

37.6%

Drive Alone

16.9%

Public Transit

34.2%

Work From Home

37.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

40.3%

Foreign Born

74.3%

Non-English at Home

1.0%

Veterans

4.6%

With Disability

96.9%

Health Insurance

96.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate25.5%
Information23.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management14.9%
Transportation & Warehousing7.5%
Manufacturing7.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services4.1%
Construction2.6%
Retail Trade2.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.1%
Public Administration1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hoboken, New Jersey has a population of 58,340 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Hoboken, New Jersey is $176,943, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Hoboken, New Jersey is $872,100, with median monthly rent at $2,819 and a homeownership rate of 34.1%.

The median age in Hoboken, New Jersey is 31.9 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 18.2% since 2010 (50,057 → 59,149).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.