Secaucus, NJ Demographics

A map of Secaucus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	7,867	7,167	36.1%	32.3%
White	7,341	8,760	33.7%	39.5%
Hispanic	3,995	4,700	18.3%	21.2%
Black	1,165	922	5.3%	4.2%
Multiracial	1,077	484	4.9%	2.2%
Native American/Other	333	148	1.5%	0.7%

Secaucus, New Jersey has an estimated population of 21,778, a slight decrease from the 22,181 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.1% Asian, 33.7% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Secaucus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Secaucus 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 Secaucus, that probability was 69.3% in 2020 and 71.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Secaucus is ranked the 50th 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). Secaucus was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Secaucus's White Population

7,341 residents of Secaucus, or 33.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Secaucus is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Secaucus ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's White population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Secaucus's population has decreased from 39.5% to 33.7%.

Secaucus is more White than neighboring Union City (9.5% White). Secaucus is less White than neighboring East Rutherford (51.7% White), Carlstadt (59.1% White), Hoboken (65.5% White), and Rutherford (59.8% White).

Secaucus's Black Population

1,165 residents of Secaucus, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Secaucus is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Secaucus ranks 279th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Secaucus's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.3%.

Secaucus is more Black than neighboring Union City (3.3% Black), Carlstadt (0% Black), Hoboken (3.2% Black), and Rutherford (3.9% Black). Secaucus is less Black than neighboring East Rutherford (5.6% Black).

Secaucus's Asian Population

7,867 residents of Secaucus, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Secaucus is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Secaucus ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Asian residents' share of Secaucus's population has increased from 32.3% to 36.1%.

Secaucus is more Asian than neighboring Union City (3.3% Asian), East Rutherford (17.5% Asian), Carlstadt (14.7% Asian), Hoboken (12.6% Asian), and Rutherford (12.3% Asian).

Secaucus's Hispanic Population

3,995 residents of Secaucus, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Secaucus is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Secaucus ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Secaucus's population has decreased from 21.2% to 18.3%.

Secaucus is more Hispanic than neighboring Hoboken (13.4% Hispanic). Secaucus is less Hispanic than neighboring Union City (81.8% Hispanic), East Rutherford (22.7% Hispanic), Carlstadt (23% Hispanic), and Rutherford (20.8% Hispanic).

Secaucus's Native American/Other Population

333 residents of Secaucus, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Secaucus is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Secaucus ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Secaucus's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.5%.

Secaucus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union City (0.6% Native American/Other), East Rutherford (0.6% Native American/Other), Carlstadt (1.3% Native American/Other), Hoboken (0.5% Native American/Other), and Rutherford (0.4% Native American/Other).

Secaucus's Multiracial Population

1,077 residents of Secaucus, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Secaucus is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Secaucus ranks 584th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Secaucus's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 122.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Secaucus's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.9%.

Secaucus is more Multiracial than neighboring Union City (1.4% Multiracial), East Rutherford (1.9% Multiracial), Carlstadt (1.9% Multiracial), Hoboken (4.8% Multiracial), and Rutherford (2.7% 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.