Where does this demographic data come from?

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What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

71,553population

38.3median age

This community is a community of 71,553 with a median age of 38.3. The population is predominantly White (42.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (32.1%). Median household income is $83,887. 90% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 36.2%, with a median home value of $460,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.5%30,383

Hispanic/Latino

32.1%22,985

Black

12%8,589

Asian

9.1%6,509

Two or More

3.5%2,536

Other

0.7%476

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%47

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%1,484

High School Diploma

25.5%12,759

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%2,150

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%5,584

Associate's Degree

6.6%3,284

Bachelor's Degree

28.2%14,134

Master's Degree

9.1%4,560

Professional Degree

1.5%758

Doctorate

0.8%414

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

$460,100median home value

$1,682median rent

36.2%homeownership

30,786total units

6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 36.2%

Renter 63.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%487

$50K–$100K

0.5%56

$100K–$150K

0.6%59

$150K–$200K

2%205

$200K–$300K

9.2%969

$300K–$500K

42.2%4,422

$500K–$1M

39.6%4,150

$1M+

1.3%135

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,229

$500–$750

468

$750–$1,000

798

$1,000–$1,250

2,076

$1,250–$1,500

2,561

$1,500–$2,000

5,156

$2,000+

5,729

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%535

2010–2019

6.1%1,883

2000–2009

5.6%1,717

1990–1999

2.8%848

1980–1989

5.2%1,616

1970–1979

10.1%3,108

1960–1969

11.4%3,504

1950–1959

11.7%3,601

1940–1949

9.3%2,849

1939 or earlier

36.1%11,125

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%21,808

Electricity

17.7%5,132

Fuel Oil

2.9%849

No Fuel

1.9%538

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%474

Other

0.5%139

Solar

0%11

Household Economyi

$83,887median household income

$42,565per capita income

14.4%poverty rate

5.4%unemployment

37,086labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%1,409

$10K–$15K

4.7%1,366

$15K–$20K

2.8%809

$20K–$25K

3.2%925

$25K–$30K

3.5%1,011

$30K–$35K

3.2%927

$35K–$40K

2.3%680

$40K–$45K

3.6%1,032

$45K–$50K

2.2%651

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,930

$60K–$75K

7.8%2,269

$75K–$100K

14.8%4,278

$100K–$125K

10.6%3,061

$125K–$150K

8.9%2,582

$150K–$200K

8.2%2,373

$200K+

12.6%3,648

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,328

Residentsi

4,713

Avg. Tenant Renti

$529/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,268 homes96% occupied$564/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8396 homes99% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,887/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

81.9%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

13.6%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

3.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

62.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.6% of subsidized households are minority

23.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

22,19731%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

1,664

India

1,202

Poland

639

Mexico

619

Guatemala

321

China

259

Korea

243

Germany

135

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

34,497

Avg. Commutei

33.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

34,854

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,701(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured