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Downtown

New Jersey · Jersey City · 56,377 residents · 1.816 sq mi
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Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,006. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $794,952. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% more than the Jersey City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,377
Population density
31,045 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,006
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$104,966
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$794,952
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,776
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.8%
78.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(21,995)
Black7.6%(4,268)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(9,537)
Asian30.1%(16,954)
Other6.4%(3,623)
Diversity Score89.9%(50,660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(21,995)
Black7.6%(4,268)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(9,537)
Asian30.1%(16,954)
Other6.4%(3,623)
Diversity Score89.9%(50,660)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
37.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Jersey City

Bergen-LafayetteGreenvilleHackensack RiverfrontJournal SquareLiberty ParkMcGinley SquareThe HeightsThe WaterfrontWest SideNeighborhoods in Jersey City
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Places similar to Downtown

Santa Teresa
Pop 55,634
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
Pop 60,738
Desert View
Pop 60,559
Rancho Penasquitos
Pop 50,750
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DOWNTOWN VS
Santa Teresa
Income$164,140+4%
Home value$1,244,759+57%
Population55,634−1%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook
Income$147,894−6%
Home value$1,679,409+111%
Population60,738+8%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Desert View
Income$147,657−7%
Home value$753,141−5%
Population60,559+7%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Rancho Penasquitos
Income$169,253+7%
Home value$1,101,176+39%
Population50,750−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey?

Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 56,377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $158,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $794,952, and the typical rent is about $2,776 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 77.2% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.5% of people in Downtown, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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