Hackensack, NJ Demographics

A map of Hackensack's Population by Race

Hackensack, New Jersey has an estimated population of 46,057, a less than 1% change from the 46,030 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.2% Hispanic, 26.0% White, 18.1% Black, 13.8% Asian, 3.9% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hackensack, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hackensack has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hackensack, that probability was 71.4% in 2020 and 74.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hackensack is ranked the 20th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Hackensack was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hackensack's White Population

11,989 residents of Hackensack, or 26.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hackensack is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hackensack ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Hackensack's population has increased from 24.0% to 26.0%.

Hackensack is more White than neighboring Teterboro (25.7% White). Hackensack is less White than neighboring Maywood (48.4% White), Bogota (30.7% White), Lodi (42.7% White), and River Edge (50.3% White).

Hackensack's Black Population

8,328 residents of Hackensack, or 18.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hackensack is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hackensack ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Hackensack's population has decreased from 20.8% to 18.1%.

Hackensack is more Black than neighboring Maywood (4.6% Black), Bogota (9.2% Black), Teterboro (2.2% Black), Lodi (7.3% Black), and River Edge (4.7% Black).

Hackensack's Asian Population

6,375 residents of Hackensack, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hackensack is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hackensack ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Asian residents' share of Hackensack's population has increased from 10.3% to 13.8%.

Hackensack is more Asian than neighboring Bogota (9.9% Asian), Teterboro (8.8% Asian), and Lodi (6.7% Asian). Hackensack is less Asian than neighboring Maywood (17.1% Asian), and River Edge (29.8% Asian).

Hackensack's Hispanic Population

17,120 residents of Hackensack, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hackensack is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hackensack ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Hackensack's population has decreased from 41.8% to 37.2%.

Hackensack is more Hispanic than neighboring Maywood (27.3% Hispanic), and River Edge (11.4% Hispanic). Hackensack is less Hispanic than neighboring Bogota (49% Hispanic), Teterboro (55.1% Hispanic), and Lodi (39% Hispanic).

Hackensack's Native American/Other Population

466 residents of Hackensack, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hackensack is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hackensack ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hackensack's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Hackensack is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maywood (0.2% Native American/Other), Bogota (0% Native American/Other), Teterboro (0% Native American/Other), and River Edge (0.1% Native American/Other). Hackensack is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lodi (1.6% Native American/Other).

Hackensack's Multiracial Population

1,779 residents of Hackensack, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hackensack is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hackensack ranks 591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hackensack's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hackensack's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.9%.

Hackensack is more Multiracial than neighboring Maywood (2.4% Multiracial), Bogota (1.2% Multiracial), Lodi (2.7% Multiracial), and River Edge (3.8% Multiracial). Hackensack is less Multiracial than neighboring Teterboro (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.