On Average, Hobokenites Contribute 2.9% of Income to Charity

Hoboken ranks fairly high when it comes to giving money to charitable organizations, according to a study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. 

Out of 28,725 municipalities, Hoboken comes in on number 913 with a total of $26,5 million in contributions. 

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s research is based on data collected over a six-month research. In the report, the generosity of all states—including every zipcode in the country and 366 metropolitan areas—are listed.  

The study showed that on average, Hobokenites donated 2.9 percent of their income to charity. The median contribution given was $1,524 on a median income of $52,280.

While those numbers are relatively high, they're still below the national averages.

On average, Americans donate 4.7 percent of their income, with a median contribution of $2,564 on a median income of $54,783.

While the median income for Hudson County is lower—$45,166—an average Hudson County resident gives 4.1 percent of their income to charity, according to the study. 

The extensive study also looked at donations per income level. 

On the $55,000-$99,999 level, the average donation makes up 18.2 percent of the total income with an average donation of $1,100 per year. 

Those in Hoboken who earn between $100,000 and $200,000 on average give 2.8 percent of their income, with an average donation of $1,541, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Hobokenites who make more than $200,000 on average spend 1.5 percent—or $4,099—on charitable spending. 

The study found that religious and political factors contribute to the giving habits of Americans.

Utah, a red state, came in at the top of states with contributions at 10 percent, while New Hampshire, a blue state, ranked lowest among the 50 states with a 2.5 percent contribution rate. The study also found that "red" states are more generous than "blue" ones.