The Waterfront is home to 21,038 people in Jersey City. That is roughly 111% ahead of the Jersey City median. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The median household earns $206,409, about 151% above the national median. Owners hold 19% of the housing stock. 62% of residents were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up The Waterfront; 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 31.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
21,038
Population density
40,614 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$206,409
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$127,003
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services32.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$865,480
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,456
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.1%
80.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.00 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(5,633)
Black2.5%(527)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,294)
Asian59.2%(12,465)
Other5.3%(1,119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(5,633)
Black2.5%(527)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,294)
Asian59.2%(12,465)
Other5.3%(1,119)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 21,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
The typical household in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $206,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?
In The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $865,480, and the typical rent is about $3,456 a month.
How educated are people in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
About 93.5% of adults age 25 and over in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey?
About 8.3% of people in The Waterfront, Jersey City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
