Secaucus, New Jersey
Secaucus: town in New Jersey in eastern USA
About
Secaucus is a town located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,264 and a population density of 957 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,602 inhabitants.
The town was created 126 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Secaucus
| Population | 21,602 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Postal code | 07096, 07094 |
| Phone Area Codes | (+1) 201 |
| Area | 17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7896,-74.0565 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | March 12, 1900 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:56:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,271 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 24.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Secaucus is located at 40°47'22"N 74°3'24"W (40.7895500, -74.0565300). It has 7 neighbors: Carlstadt, Deal, East Rutherford, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen and Rutherford.
Secaucus map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Secaucus increased by 24.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,264 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,917 | 3.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,000 | 6.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,089 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,154 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,824 | 3.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,558 | 3.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,690 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,626 | 4.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,893 | 5.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,602 | -1.35% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 45,863 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 45,758 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 48,730 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 45,989 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 43.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 53.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,181 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,055 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $791 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,778 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 248,892 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,128,786 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 825,050 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 4,103,759 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $87,001 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $34,735 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,673 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,811 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,334 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,863 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,641 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,834 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,740 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 861.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 53.39 |
Best Things to Do in Secaucus
1The Hudson Bike Loop
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2Buchmuller Park
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3Mill Creek Point Park
300 Millridge Rd, Secaucus, NJ 07094, United States View details
4The Rise Of Jack O Lanterns
555 Park Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094, United States View details
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5Snipes Park
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Services and Civic Places in Secaucus
1Municipal Government Town Hall Annex
20 Centre Ave, Secaucus, NJ 07094 View details
People born in Secaucus (10)
People born in Secaucus, including bodybuilder, actor, and author Dave Draper, composer Joseph Dubiel, actor Paul Iacono, .
More notable people
- Raquel Reed (American model and make-up artist) she was born in 11/04/1988
- Bryan Haczyk (American ice hockey forward) he was born in 16/05/1987
- Dennis Elwell (American mayor) he was born in 01/01/1945
- Russ (American rapper) he was born in 26/09/1992
- Henry McDaniel (American racehorse trainer) he was born in 10/09/1867
- Louis King (basketball player) he was born in 06/04/1999
- Patrick J. Bumatay (American attorney) he was born in 14/02/1978
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Secaucus, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185767 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York (NJ) | 07093-4623 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Secaucus, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Secaucus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza Post Office | Secaucus (NJ) | 07094 |
Other cities in Hudson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hudson County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 262,075 | The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. |
| Union City | 67,982 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Bayonne | 65,165 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| North Bergen | 59,859 | Township in Hudson County, New Jersey |
| West New York | 53,132 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Hoboken | 53,081 | A city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Kearny | 40,507 | Town in New Jersey |
| Harrison | 20,481 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Weehawken | 14,442 | Township of New Jersey |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Secaucus distances to largest New Jersey cities