Secaucus, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Secaucus, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,687 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3314.3 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.86% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,665 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Secaucus grew by 41.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,687 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Secaucus is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.7% of residents. That is 5.0 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,702 17.1% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,801 26.7% +5.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,783 22.1% +0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,517 16.2% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Secaucus and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 49.1% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Secaucus has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $135,242 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.62% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Secaucus is about 30% higher than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $582,237 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,390 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Secaucus is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,390 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Secaucus spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.0 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.1 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 275 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,533 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.8% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,940 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,804 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Secaucus is 33 minutes, longer than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Secaucus has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.1% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Secaucus has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Secaucus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.6% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.6% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Secaucus, NJ Compared With Nearby Cities
How Secaucus, NJ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus, NJ | 21,687 | $135,242 #2/3 | $582,237 #2/3 | 33.0 min #2/3 |
| Union City, NJ | 66,416 | $64,444 | $209,974 | 31.5 min |
| Hoboken, NJ | 58,199 | $178,015 | $1,288,134 | 40.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Secaucus, New Jersey.
What is the population of Secaucus, New Jersey?
About 21,687 people live in Secaucus, New Jersey, in 8,665 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 36.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Secaucus, New Jersey urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Secaucus, New Jersey has 3,314 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 38 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Secaucus, New Jersey?
The median home costs 4.3 times the median household income ($582,237 against $135,242), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,390 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Secaucus, New Jersey have a college degree?
59.1% of adults in Secaucus, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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