secaucus, new jersey

Secaucus is a town located in Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 15,931. Before the 1950s, Secaucus was home to a number of pig farms, soap and grease plans, and junk yards, which gave the town a reputation for being one of the most odorous in the New York metropolitan area. However, gentrification and the location of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in the town have helped to improve the town's image. Favorite son Henry B. Krajewski, a pig farmer, was a frequent political candidate. MSNBC and WWOR-TV are headquartered in Secaucus.

Geography

Secaucus is located at 40°47'15" North, 74°3'42" West (40.787600, -74.061784). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.9 km² (6.5 mi²). 15.3 km² (5.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.66% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 15,931 people, 6,214 households, and 3,945 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,044.3/km² (2,706.7/mi²). There are 6,385 housing units at an average density of 418.6/km² (1,084.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 78.54% White, 4.45% African American, 0.11% Native American, 11.80% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.79% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. 12.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 6,214 households out of which 25.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.08. In the town the population is spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $59,800, and the median income for a family is $72,568. Males have a median income of $49,937 versus $39,370 for females. The per capita income for the town is $31,684. 7.6% of the population and 3.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.4% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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