Hudson County, NJ Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Hudson County was 703,366, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hudson County's population was 703,447, a decline of 2.55% compared to a population of 721,832 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Hudson County, NJ population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hudson County increased by 93,921. In this period, the peak population was 721,832 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 609,445 - -
2001 612,976 3,531 0.58%
2002 608,928 -4,048 -0.66%
2003 605,180 -3,748 -0.62%
2004 601,949 -3,231 -0.53%
2005 598,946 -3,003 -0.5%
2006 594,741 -4,205 -0.7%
2007 591,746 -2,995 -0.5%
2008 594,273 2,527 0.43%
2009 599,720 5,447 0.92%
2010 635,648 35,928 5.99%
2011 645,658 10,010 1.57%
2012 652,373 6,715 1.04%
2013 657,101 4,728 0.72%
2014 660,312 3,211 0.49%
2015 664,595 4,283 0.65%
2016 668,673 4,078 0.61%
2017 672,858 4,185 0.63%
2018 672,390 -468 -0.07%
2019 674,030 1,640 0.24%
2020 721,832 47,802 7.09%
2021 703,447 -18,385 -2.55%
2022 703,366 -81 -0.01%
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Hudson County, NJ population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Hudson County's population increased by 26,203 (4.30%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Hudson County's population increased by 86,184 (13.56%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Hudson County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Hudson County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 703,366. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hudson County's population peaked in year 2020 at 721,832.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Hudson County's population was lowest in year 2007 at 591,746.

Hudson County, NJ annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Hudson County grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Hudson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.70% per year. Overall the population grew 15.41% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Hudson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Hudson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.70% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 18,466. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Hudson County's population grew the most with an increase of 47,802 (7.09%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Hudson County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 18,385 (-2.55%).

Things to know

Is Hudson County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Hudson County's population decreased by 18,466 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 18,385 (2.55%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 81 (0.01%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Hudson County, NJ changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Hudson County increased by 46,265 (7.04%). The population was highest at 721,832 in the year 2020 and lowest at 657,101 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.78%.

References

Datasets

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Hudson County, NJ Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Hudson County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Hudson County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Hudson County was 703,366, a 0.01% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Hudson County population was 703,447, a decline of 2.55% compared to a population of 721,832 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Hudson County increased by 93,921. In this period, the peak population was 721,832 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Hudson County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Hudson County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Hudson County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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