Weehawken township is located in Hudson County New Jersey. Weehawken township has a 2024 population of 17,676. Weehawken township is currently growing at a rate of 2.73% annually and its population has increased by 3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,108 in 2020.
The average household income in Weehawken township is $174,824 with a poverty rate of 6.38%. The median age in Weehawken township is 37.9 years: 37.3 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weehawken township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,887 | 52.44% |
| Two or more races | 2,808 | 16.57% |
| Asian | 2,737 | 16.15% |
| Other race | 1,687 | 9.96% |
| Black or African American | 790 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,176 | 2.07 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Non Family | 3,772 | 1.33 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Married | 3,110 | 2.69 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 944 | 2.65 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 350 | 2.99 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
30.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 3.26% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 3.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,100 | 36.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,027 | 29.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,854 | 13.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 649 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 1,223 | 8.85% |
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 | 5,860 | 5,660 | 4,253 |
| Hispanic | 4,791 | 3,928 | 2,052 |
| Asian | 2,311 | 2,285 | 2,133 |
| 2+ Races | 2,187 | 1,781 | 1,188 |
| Other Race | 1,227 | 1,022 | 463 |
| Black | 753 | 692 | 408 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,938 | $101,568 | $91,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $121,458 | $131,272 | $111,587 |
| High School Graduate | $42,955 | $45,365 | $28,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,779 | $31,728 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,232 | $93,902 | $80,483 |
| Some College | $51,968 | $59,821 | $40,133 |
$90,232
Average Earnings
$93,902
Average Male
$80,483
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.63% of Weehawken township residents speak only English, while 50.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,086 | 793 | 13.03% |
| Other | 1,664 | 340 | 20.43% |
| White | 6,940 | 214 | 3.08% |
| Multiple | 2,790 | 174 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 2,737 | 48 | 1.75% |
| Black | 790 | 22 | 2.78% |
6.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.02%
Male Poverty Rate
7.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weehawken township is Other, with 20.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weehawken township is Asian, with 1.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.12% |
| Some College | 9.23% |
| High School | 7.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.87% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
| Male Employed | 1.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,481 | $212,538 |
| Households | $122,653 | $174,824 |
| Married Families | $191,173 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $96,481 | $126,153 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
217
Number of Veterans
217
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 2.19% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0.68% |
| Other Race | 12 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.7%
Labor Force Participation
75.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
30.47%
Born in Weehawken township
59.9%
Native Born
40.1%
Foreign Born
19.59%
Non Citizen
20.52%
Naturalized
59.9% of Weehawken township residents were born in the United States, with 30.47% having been born in New Jersey. 19.59% 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 | 20,021 | 469 | 2.4% |
| 2028 | 19,552 | 469 | 2.46% |
| 2027 | 19,083 | 469 | 2.52% |
| 2026 | 18,614 | 469 | 2.58% |
| 2025 | 18,145 | 469 | 2.65% |
| 2024 | 17,676 | 469 | 2.73% |
| 2023 | 17,207 | 469 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 16,738 | -324 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 17,062 | -46 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 17,108 | 2,433 | 16.58% |
| 2019 | 14,675 | -103 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 14,778 | -137 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 14,915 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 14,923 | 1,104 | 7.99% |
| 2015 | 13,819 | 788 | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 13,031 | 115 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 12,916 | 51 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 12,865 | 63 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 12,802 | 249 | 1.98% |
| 2010 | 12,553 | 0 | 0% |