Hoboken Population 2026
Hoboken has a population of 53,635, making it the #796 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 164× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,635
Rank in United States
#796
Coordinates
40.74°N, 74.03°W
~2 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
329 km
204 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 281,944 | #73 |
| Jersey City | 264,290 | #78 |
| Paterson | 147,754 | #188 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 | #224 |
| Edison | 102,548 | #314 |
| Trenton | 89,620 | #380 |
| Toms River | 88,791 | #382 |
| Clifton | 86,334 | #412 |
Cities near Hoboken
- New York City8,804,190 people · ~4 km away
- Union City69,156 people · ~4 km away
- Jersey City264,290 people · ~4 km away
- North Bergen63,484 people · ~7 km away
- Bayonne66,311 people · ~11 km away
- Newark281,944 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hoboken?
Hoboken has a population of 53,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #796 biggest city in United States.
What state is Hoboken in?
Hoboken is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is Hoboken the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 329 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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