Hudson County, NJ — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$90,032
Per Capita Income
$53,998
Poverty Rate
14.8%
SNAP Recipients
13.8%
Gini Index
0.501
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.6%
$25K–$50K13.7%
$50K–$75K13.4%
$75K–$100K11.3%
$100K–$150K16.6%
$150K–$200K9.9%
$200K+19.5%
The median household income in Hudson County, NJ is $90,032 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $53,998. 14.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.501 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).