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Hackensack, NJ

Founded 1665Bergen CountyElev. 6 m
Population
45,768
Median home
$370,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Hackensack

With about 45,768 residents, Hackensack is one of New Jersey's notable places. Hackensack was founded in 1665 and sits in Bergen County. The median age is 41.5 and the median household income is $82,212. Homes carry a median value of $370,300, and about 38% of residents own where they live. Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
45,768
Median age
41.5
Median household income
$82,212
Per-capita income
$49,224
Poverty rate
11.3%
High-school grad or higher
87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
28.8 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White27.6%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black19.7%
Asian12.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.2%
Sales & office20.3%
Service18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$370,300
Median gross rent
$1,794/mo
Owner-occupied
38.4%
Median year built
1967
Households
20,305
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Hackensack has 7 public schools4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bergen County AcademiesHighGrades 912
Hackensack High SchoolHighGrades 912
Hackensack Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 58
FairmountElementaryGrades -14
Fanny Meyer HillersElementaryGrades -14
Jackson AvenueElementaryGrades -14
Nellie K. ParkerElementaryGrades -14

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime37% below national
Hackensack245
New Jersey228
United States386
6% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime21% above national
Hackensack2,359
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
76% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Hackensack Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Hackensack.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Bergen County
Coastal floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Hackensack is in Bergen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Hackensack was founded in 1665 and sits in Bergen County. Elevation ~6 m.

Population trend
50K045,76818502024
Map of Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ
Where Hackensack is
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Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hopper, John, HouseDoremus HouseAnderson OutkitchenReformed Dutch Church and GreenU.S.S. LING
Notable people from Hackensack
Rachel ZeglerWally SchirraJoe Lynn TurnerDebby BooneNZoPhilip CareyDavid RemnickDavid GrismanHezly RiveraMike Fratello
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Nearby cities
Lodi (2 mi)Garfield (3 mi)Bergenfield (3 mi)Englewood (4 mi)Paramus (4 mi)Elmwood Park (4 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Hackensack, NJ (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Hackensack, New Jersey.

Charles L Brown, 84
Hackensack · Bergen County · 07601
AKA Charles L Brown
Juan A Vargas, 77
Hackensack · 07601
AKA Juan Martinez, Juan A Martinez
Juan C Rodriguez, 45
Hackensack · 07601
Michael Aaron Carter, 43
Hackensack · Bergen County · 07601
AKA Michael Carter, Michael A Carter

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Hackensack — frequently asked

What is the population of Hackensack, New Jersey?
Hackensack has a population of about 45,768, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hackensack?
The median home value in Hackensack is $370,300, and the median gross rent is $1,794/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hackensack safe? What is the crime rate?
Hackensack Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 245 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hackensack face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Hackensack?
Hackensack has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hackensack?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Hackensack. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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