Hackensack, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

44,266

Unemployment

4.9%

Poverty

12.3%

Median Home

$306,700

Median Income

$71,079

Median Rent

$1,493

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Hackensack SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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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

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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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Hackensack, NJ Photos

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Rankings for Hackensack in New Jersey

Ranks #49 in Worst Places To Live In New Jersey

Ranks #60 in Most Dangerous Cities In New Jersey

Ranks #120 in Richest Cities In New Jersey

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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%