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Journal Square

New Jersey · Jersey City · 29,077 residents · 0.96 sq mi
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Journal Square has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,562. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $656,959. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $656,959, the poverty rate sits 62% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Journal Square; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,077
Population density
30,289 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,562
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,420
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$656,959
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,719
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.4%
80.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(7,764)
Black11.8%(3,441)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(5,443)
Asian37.6%(10,921)
Other5.2%(1,508)
Diversity Score92%(26,747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(7,764)
Black11.8%(3,441)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(5,443)
Asian37.6%(10,921)
Other5.2%(1,508)
Diversity Score92%(26,747)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
43.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Foreign born
53.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 29,077 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $73,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $656,959, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.

How educated are people in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.2% of people in Journal Square, 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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