Secaucus town, New Jersey
Secaucus town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Secaucus town is a geographic entity located in Hudson County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,640. The land area covers 5.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 22,640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,704 | ±362 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,286 | ±430 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,704 | ±362 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 582 | ±176 |
| Median Home Value | $571,900 | ±$40,385 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,391 | ±$224 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,821 | ±$14,852 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,437 | ±$4,800 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,250 | ±422 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,738 | ±635 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,710 (2024)
ID: 204930
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
1203 PATERSON PLANK RD, SECAUCUS NJ 07094-3226
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GUS Population: 736,185 (2024)
ID: 170102
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
583 NEWARK AVE, JERSEY CITY NJ 07306-2301
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Secaucus | 09-12 | Secaucus, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Secaucus | 09-12 | Secaucus, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HUDSON COUNTY MEADOWVIEW PSYCHIATRIC H
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Psychiatric | City address association | 595 COUNTY AVENUE, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094 |
(201) 369-5252
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New Jersey City University
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College | 5.1 mi away | 2039 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07305 |
2012002000
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WEST BERGEN BRANCH
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 546 WEST SIDE AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07304 |
(201) 547-4554
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HUDSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 55 MEADOWLANDS PKWY, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094 |
(201) 392-3200
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
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College | 5.2 mi away | 199 Chambers St, New York, NY, 10007 |
2122208000
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MILLER BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 489 BERGEN AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07304 |
(201) 547-4551
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New York Law School
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College | 5.4 mi away | 185 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013-2921 |
2124312100
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JERSEY CITY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 472 JERSEY AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302 |
(201) 547-4500
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New York Academy of Art
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College | 5.4 mi away | 111 Franklin St, New York, NY, 10013-2911 |
2129660300
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JERSEY CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 472 JERSEY AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07302 |
(201) 547-4500
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TETERBORO AP, NJ US, located 4.7 miles from Secaucus town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 25.7° | 32.8° | 3.28" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 27.0° | 34.9° | 2.82" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 34.0° | 42.3° | 4.09" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 43.7° | 53.1° | 3.97" | — |
| May | 73.1° | 53.3° | 63.2° | 3.94" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 63.1° | 72.5° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 68.9° | 78.0° | 4.45" | — |
| August | 85.1° | 67.3° | 76.2° | 4.25" | — |
| September | 78.4° | 59.9° | 69.2° | 4.11" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 47.9° | 57.4° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 55.5° | 38.3° | 46.9° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 44.9° | 30.8° | 37.9° | 4.10" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Union City city | City | 2.1 mi | — |
| East Rutherford borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| West New York town | Town | 3.0 mi | — |
| North Arlington borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
| Carlstadt borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401766570. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.