All incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars using R-CPI-U-RS. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
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Age of householder
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Bayonne sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $98,800. Here are the key highlights for income distribution by age:
- In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Bayonne, householders within the under 25 years age group have the highest median household income at $98,800, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $86,573. Meanwhile householders within the 45 to 64 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $75,859. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $58,691.
- 597(2.10%) households where the householder is under 25 years old.
- 11,137(39.22%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years.
- 9,800(34.52%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years.
- 6,859(24.16%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
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Gender
In Bayonne, the population consists of 34,653 males (49.12%) and 35,900 females (50.88%). Here are the primary highlights from the gender-based income distribution analysis:
- In Bayonne, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $53,291 for males and $33,037 for females.
- However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $69,437 for males and $59,609 for females.
- In Bayonne, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $53,291 for males and $33,037 for females.
- In Bayonne, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $69,437, while females earned $59,609, resulting in a 14% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 86 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time positions. While this gap shows a trend where women are inching closer to wage parity with men, it also exhibits a noticeable income difference for women working full-time in the city of Bayonne.
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Race
In Bayonne, the population is predominantly White, constituting 58.41% of the total residents. Here are the key highlights from the analysis of income distribution by race:
- The median household income for White households is $72,690.
- In Bayonne, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Asian households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $141,250. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in Bayonne, Asian households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.
- In Bayonne, there was no reported median household income for White households in 2012. However, in 2022, the median household income increased to $72,690, marking a significant change.
- In Bayonne, there was no reported median household income for Black or African American households in 2012. However, in 2022, the median household income increased to $74,665, marking a significant change.
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Year by year
Bayonne, NJ median household income trends by year, family type and household size (2010-2021):
- From 2010 to 2021, the median household income for Bayonne increased by $6,429 (8.89%), as per the American Community Survey estimates.
- Between 2010 and 2021, median household income, adjusted for 2022 inflation, experienced growth year by year for 5 years and declined for 6 years.
- The most significant year-by-year growth occured from 2019 to 2020, when the median household income increased by 5,341 (from $73,425 to $78,766). Similarly the most substantial year-by-year decline occured from 2012 to 2013, when the median household income decreased by 2,517 (from $72,677 to $70,160).
- It then further increased to $59,774 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.
- With a Gini coefficient of 0.4784, it is evident that income distribution in Bayonne, NJ exihibits characterstics of moderate inequality .
- For the family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $88,450. For the non-family households, the median income (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) was $55,706.
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References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates
- Consumer Price Index retroactive series using current methods (R-CPI-U-RS)