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Jersey City

New Jersey · 292,449 residents · 14.748 sq mi
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Jersey City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,444. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $406,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $406,200, the poverty rate sits 22% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292,449
+22%since 2000
from 240,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19,830 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 16,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.6
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
222K242K261K281K301K1990201020202024Jersey City
2024294K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,444
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,862 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,761
+131%since 2000
from $19,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,200
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,485
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
75.6% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+46%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.6%(56,736)
Black26.8%(64,389)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(67,952)
Asian16.1%(38,623)
Other0%
Diversity Score92.5%(222,087)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.8%(69,624)
Black18.5%(54,199)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(72,777)
Asian27.8%(81,425)
Other3.9%(11,436)
Diversity Score95.4%(278,990)
Diversity Score
95
+3%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
30.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
37.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
42.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Jersey City

Bergen-LafayetteDowntownGreenvilleHackensack RiverfrontJournal SquareLiberty ParkMcGinley SquareThe HeightsThe WaterfrontWest SideNeighborhoods in Jersey City
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jersey City, New Jersey?

Jersey City, New Jersey has about 292,449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jersey City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $76,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $406,200, and the typical rent is about $1,485 a month.

How educated are people in Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 49.8% of adults age 25 and over in Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 15.7% of people in Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jersey City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Jersey City, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63,912 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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