Hackensack, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Hackensack, New Jersey Info Snack

Population
44,266
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
12.3%
Median Home
$306,700
Median Income
$71,079
Median Rent
$1,493

Hackensack SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
4

Hackensack, NJ Crime Report

627
Total Crimes
1,416.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.62%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Hackensack
/ 100k People
New Jersey
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 627 1,416.5 1,353.6 2,346.0
Violent Crime 54 122.0 195.4 387.8
Murder 2 4.5 3.7 6.5
Robbery 19 42.9 49.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 28 63.3 127.9 279.7
Property Crime 573 1,294.5 1,158.2 1,958.2
Burglary 55 124.3 146.2 314.2
Larceny 455 1,027.9 896.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 63 142.3 115.7 246.0

Hackensack, NJ Cost Of Living

134
Hackensack's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Hackensack New Jersey National Average
Overall 134 121 100
Services 133 107 100
Groceries 150 107 100
Health 108 100 100
Housing 153 160 100
Transportation 130 106 100
Utilities 100 98 100

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Rankings for Hackensack in New Jersey

Map Of Hackensack, NJ

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Population over time in Hackensack

Year Population % Change
2020 44,266 -0.3%
2019 44,381 -0.7%
2018 44,673 0.9%
2017 44,271 0.5%
2016 44,035 0.3%
2015 43,903 1.0%
2014 43,466 0.8%
2013 43,126 0.6%
2012 42,857 0.3%
2011 42,713 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hackensack

White
26.3% (11,630)
African American
22.3% (9,874)
American Indian
0.1% (30)
Asian
12.1% (5,339)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (139)
Two Or More
2.6% (1,169)
Hispanic
36.3% (16,085)
Race Hackensack NJ USA
White 26.3% 54.7% 60.1%
African American 22.3% 12.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 12.1% 9.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.3%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 36.3% 20.4% 18.2%

Gender in Hackensack

Female
52.9% (23,400)
Male
47.1% (20,866)
Gender Hackensack NJ USA
Female 52.9% 51.1% 50.8%
Male 47.1% 48.9% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hackensack for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (3,098)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (2,655)
High School / GED
26.0% (11,509)
Some College
16.0% (7,082)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (2,655)
Bachelor's Degree
26.0% (11,509)
Master's Degree
10.0% (4,426)
Professional Degree
2.0% (885)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (442)
Education Hackensack NJ USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 16.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 26.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Hackensack, New Jersey

Less than $10,000
4.7% (207,542)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (201,198)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (381,326)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (268,491)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (493,254)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (790,747)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (614,018)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (775,793)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.8% (346,433)
$200,000 or more
7.9% (347,792)
Income Hackensack NJ USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 6.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 6.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 14.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 17.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.8% 10.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.9% 14.8% 8.3%

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