Bayonne city is located in Hudson County New Jersey. Bayonne city has a 2024 population of 71,104. Bayonne city is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually but its population has decreased by -0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 71,601 in 2020.
The average household income in Bayonne city is $103,406 with a poverty rate of 14.37%. The median age in Bayonne city is 38.6 years: 37.6 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayonne city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,296 | 51.51% |
| Two or more races | 12,617 | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 8,237 | 11.69% |
| Asian | 7,261 | 10.3% |
| Other race | 5,708 | 8.1% |
| Native American | 320 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,325 | 2.48 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Married | 10,994 | 3.43 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 10,789 | 1.16 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Female | 4,712 | 3.19 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Male | 1,830 | 2.71 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,080 | 4.18% |
| Associates Degree | 3,360 | 6.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,987 | 28.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,767 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 14,344 | 28.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,566 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 7,669 | 15.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,101 | 22,460 | 10,313 |
| Hispanic | 13,598 | 11,478 | 3,606 |
| 2+ Races | 7,406 | 6,447 | 2,125 |
| Black | 5,703 | 5,219 | 1,914 |
| Asian | 5,086 | 4,822 | 3,332 |
| Other Race | 3,577 | 3,016 | 940 |
| Native American | 210 | 199 | 115 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,441 | $71,184 | $57,859 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,799 | $94,535 | $79,264 |
| High School Graduate | $45,760 | $51,579 | $38,843 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,032 | $38,882 | $30,385 |
| Overall | $55,675 | $62,137 | $47,427 |
| Some College | $48,621 | $58,257 | $43,218 |
$55,675
Average Earnings
$62,137
Average Male
$47,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.63% of Bayonne city residents speak only English, while 42.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,667 | 4,277 | 13.95% |
| Hispanic | 22,047 | 3,358 | 15.23% |
| Black | 8,194 | 1,722 | 21.02% |
| Multiple | 12,594 | 1,669 | 13.25% |
| Other | 5,700 | 1,173 | 20.58% |
| Asian | 7,261 | 544 | 7.49% |
| Native | 320 | 110 | 34.38% |
14.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
15.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bayonne city is Native, with 34.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bayonne city is Asian, with 7.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.17% |
| High School | 13.91% |
| Some College | 11.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.99% |
| Female Employed | 8.22% |
| Male Employed | 4.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,517 | $115,623 |
| Households | $81,285 | $103,406 |
| Married Families | $121,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,598 | $74,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,746
Number of Veterans
1,616
Male Veterans
130
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 653 |
| Second Gulf War | 349 |
| First Gulf War | 234 |
| Korea | 204 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 480 |
| 75+ | 454 |
| 35 to 54 | 364 |
| 55 to 64 | 255 |
| 18 to 34 | 193 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,289 | 4.35% |
| Black | 222 | 3.54% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 1.39% |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 2.31% |
| Other Race | 18 | 0.44% |
| Islander | 16 | 55.17% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.88%
Born in Bayonne city
69.54%
Native Born
30.46%
Foreign Born
10.84%
Non Citizen
19.62%
Naturalized
69.54% of Bayonne city residents were born in the United States, with 49.88% having been born in New Jersey. 10.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 75,124 | 804 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 74,320 | 804 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 73,516 | 804 | 1.11% |
| 2026 | 72,712 | 804 | 1.12% |
| 2025 | 71,908 | 804 | 1.13% |
| 2024 | 71,104 | 804 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 70,300 | 804 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 69,496 | -58 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 69,554 | -2,047 | -2.86% |
| 2020 | 71,601 | 6,541 | 10.05% |
| 2019 | 65,060 | 335 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 64,725 | -613 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 65,338 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 65,323 | 22 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 65,301 | -76 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 65,377 | 635 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 64,742 | 487 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 64,255 | 308 | 0.48% |
| 2011 | 63,947 | 897 | 1.42% |
| 2010 | 63,050 | 0 | 0% |