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Most veterans, New Jersey cities

New Jersey cities ranked by the share of the civilian population 18+ who are military veterans (2024 ACS). This list covers the 298 cities in New Jersey that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPVETERANS (CIVILIAN 18+)VS 2010

01Crestwood, NJNJ7,83011.6%−48%

02Florence, NJNJ5,24211.3%–

03Villas, NJNJ9,73510.7%−25%

04Holiday City-Berkeley, NJNJ12,99510.5%−58%

05Kingston Estates, NJNJ6,66810.5%+1%

06Clementon, NJNJ5,74410.4%+49%

07Browns Mills, NJNJ9,6729.6%−39%

08Matawan, NJNJ9,7689.2%+17%

09Clayton, NJNJ9,0419.0%−9%

10Bargaintown, NJNJ5,3778.9%–

11Country Lake Estates, NJNJ5,0558.8%−61%

12Ventnor City, NJNJ9,3458.6%−13%

13Ringwood, NJNJ11,8538.4%−11%

14Absecon, NJNJ9,2098.0%−7%

15Pine Hill, NJNJ10,9097.7%−31%

16South Amboy, NJNJ10,4037.3%−26%

17Smithville, NJNJ9,5457.3%−47%

18Lyons, NJNJ5,1877.3%–

19Beachwood, NJNJ11,3407.3%−42%

20Ramblewood, NJNJ6,6117.1%−14%

21Atco, NJNJ8,1647.1%–

22McKee City, NJNJ10,7317.0%–

23Lake Hopatcong, NJNJ10,2597.0%–

24Linwood, NJNJ7,0517.0%−24%

25Franklin, NJNJ5,0836.7%−40%

26Wharton, NJNJ7,6186.6%−5%

27Milltown, NJNJ7,1036.6%−15%

28Runnemede, NJNJ8,4436.6%−23%

29Pennsville, NJNJ12,2336.5%−46%

30Ramtown, NJNJ6,2036.5%+65%

31Spotswood, NJNJ8,2366.5%−17%

32Pompton Plains, NJNJ10,9716.5%–

33Hightstown, NJNJ6,0076.5%−31%

34Ocean City, NJNJ11,1016.4%−50%

35Toms River, NJNJ94,9566.2%−43%

36Woodbury, NJNJ10,1306.2%−41%

37Sicklerville, NJNJ44,9986.2%–

38Phillipsburg, NJNJ15,4566.2%−42%

39Mystic Island, NJNJ8,2596.2%−62%

40Basking Ridge, NJNJ7,9176.2%–

41Palmyra, NJNJ7,6646.1%−50%

42Millville, NJNJ28,0986.1%−42%

43Beckett, NJNJ5,0176.1%−29%

44Yardville, NJNJ6,3016.1%−56%

45Williamstown, NJNJ14,7056.0%−45%

46Golden Triangle, NJNJ5,7656.0%−50%

47Beach Haven West, NJNJ5,1206.0%−68%

48Burlington, NJNJ10,2435.9%−51%

49Glendora, NJNJ5,4315.9%−32%

50Ocean Acres, NJNJ19,2045.9%−49%

51Mercerville, NJNJ13,5355.8%−49%

52Heathcote, NJNJ7,7175.8%−18%

53Brigantine, NJNJ7,6585.6%−51%

54Midland Park, NJNJ7,0395.6%−41%

55Marlton, NJNJ10,9225.6%−36%

56Leisure, NJNJ5,7515.6%−68%

57Wildwood, NJNJ5,0685.5%−43%

58Glen Rock, NJNJ12,2885.5%−24%

59Northfield, NJNJ8,4965.5%−55%

60Oak Ridge, NJNJ10,9545.4%–

61Pomona, NJNJ7,9955.4%+15%

62Haddon Heights, NJNJ7,6095.4%−51%

63Pine Brook, NJNJ5,9615.3%–

64Pine Lake Park, NJNJ9,7955.3%−54%

65Vineland, NJNJ62,7035.3%−36%

66Lindenwold, NJNJ21,9525.3%−44%

67Salem, NJNJ5,3895.3%−52%

68Somers Point, NJNJ10,5905.1%−61%

69Carneys Point, NJNJ8,0505.1%−53%

70Ashland, NJNJ9,3205.1%−43%

71Belmar, NJNJ5,8535.1%−42%

72Audubon, NJNJ8,8255.0%−56%

73Pitman, NJNJ8,9615.0%−47%

74Manasquan, NJNJ5,9545.0%−54%

75Bellmawr, NJNJ11,8745.0%−54%

76Mays Landing, NJNJ6,4064.9%−55%

77White Horse, NJNJ10,5074.9%−55%

78Somerville, NJNJ14,6654.9%−24%

79Bound Brook, NJNJ13,0384.8%−43%

80Red Bank, NJNJ12,8964.8%−17%

81Cherry Hill Mall, NJNJ14,5414.8%−46%

82River Edge, NJNJ12,1594.7%−26%

83Strathmore, NJNJ6,7084.7%−54%

84Washington, NJNJ7,3264.7%−46%

85Butler, NJNJ8,1844.7%−51%

86Franklin Center, NJNJ6,6464.7%−62%

87Morris Plains, NJNJ6,5864.6%−49%

88Forked River, NJNJ5,1964.6%−56%

89Freehold, NJNJ12,5624.6%−30%

90Long Branch, NJNJ33,3214.6%−28%

91Waldwick, NJNJ10,2524.6%−45%

92Succasunna, NJNJ9,7994.5%−34%

93Lincoln Park, NJNJ10,9504.5%−42%

94Gloucester City, NJNJ11,6434.5%−51%

95Westmont, NJNJ14,1954.5%–

96Harrington Park, NJNJ5,0524.5%−39%

97Greentree, NJNJ11,5374.5%−37%

98Collingswood, NJNJ14,3864.5%−42%

99New Providence, NJNJ14,0924.4%−44%

100West Freehold, NJNJ14,8834.4%−48%

101Somerdale, NJNJ5,8234.4%−61%

102Mountainside, NJNJ7,3464.4%−61%

103Dunellen, NJNJ8,3374.4%−50%

104Rahway, NJNJ31,0104.3%−31%

105Woodbridge, NJNJ20,7564.3%−40%

106Cresskill, NJNJ9,2574.3%−42%

107Trenton, NJNJ91,5064.3%−28%

108Pompton Lakes, NJNJ11,2464.3%−27%

109Eatontown, NJNJ13,6074.3%−54%

110Hillsdale, NJNJ10,2144.2%−43%

111Hamilton Square, NJNJ11,6224.2%−56%

112Oakland, NJNJ12,8374.2%−39%

113Oceanport, NJNJ6,5404.2%−63%

114Westwood, NJNJ11,3654.2%−42%

115Point Pleasant, NJNJ19,7124.1%−56%

116Packanack Lake, NJNJ6,3214.1%–

117Madison Park, NJNJ9,1244.1%−35%

118Mount Arlington, NJNJ5,9854.1%−63%

119The Hills, NJNJ10,7854.0%–

120Allendale, NJNJ7,1164.0%−58%

121Little Silver, NJNJ6,1244.0%−54%

122Fanwood, NJNJ8,0354.0%−59%

123Lodi, NJNJ26,1874.0%−41%

124Fort Dix, NJNJ7,9843.9%−66%

125Keyport, NJNJ7,2353.9%−60%

126Hawthorne, NJNJ20,1693.9%−41%

127Hopatcong, NJNJ14,8243.9%−62%

128Haddonfield, NJNJ12,7403.8%−49%

129East Franklin, NJNJ11,0703.8%−7%

130Glassboro, NJNJ24,4833.8%−51%

131Moorestown-Lenola, NJNJ14,6253.8%−63%

132Watchung, NJNJ6,5833.8%−63%

133Kenilworth, NJNJ8,6023.8%−59%

134Montvale, NJNJ10,1133.8%−32%

135East Orange, NJNJ72,1593.8%−41%

136Bloomingdale, NJNJ7,8533.7%−32%

137Barrington, NJNJ7,1553.7%−68%

138Carteret, NJNJ25,7813.7%−54%

139Yorketown, NJNJ7,2613.7%−49%

140Finderne, NJNJ6,4893.7%−25%

141Linden, NJNJ45,7523.7%−40%

142Roseland, NJNJ6,4173.6%−52%

143Tinton Falls, NJNJ19,5393.6%−63%

144Atlantic City, NJNJ38,7873.6%−47%

145North Arlington, NJNJ16,6013.6%−48%

146Cape May Court House, NJNJ5,6283.6%−63%

147Emerson, NJNJ7,3713.6%−52%

148New Milford, NJNJ17,1333.6%−50%

149Asbury Park, NJNJ15,6323.5%−31%

150Margate City, NJNJ5,1943.5%−75%

151Paramus, NJNJ26,7233.5%−60%

152Ridgefield Park, NJNJ13,3723.5%−36%

153Hammonton, NJNJ15,0603.5%−58%

154Old Tappan, NJNJ6,6863.5%−41%

155Highland Park, NJNJ15,2593.5%−31%

156Ridgewood, NJNJ26,5273.5%−49%

157Morganville, NJNJ5,9023.5%−49%

158Stratford, NJNJ7,2003.4%−69%

159Hackettstown, NJNJ10,1853.4%−54%

160Clifton, NJNJ91,1273.4%−39%

161Martinsville, NJNJ11,5593.4%−54%

162Union Beach, NJNJ5,7083.4%−50%

163Neshanic Station, NJNJ5,6403.3%–

164Maywood, NJNJ10,1663.3%−55%

165Leonia, NJNJ9,4413.3%−13%

166Towaco, NJNJ5,6123.3%–

167Carlstadt, NJNJ6,4103.3%−53%

168Bridgewater Center, NJNJ6,5053.2%–

169Laurence Harbor, NJNJ6,1913.2%−62%

170South River, NJNJ16,2623.2%−46%

171Palisades Park, NJNJ20,3173.2%+111%

172Chatham, NJNJ10,0273.2%−54%

173Rockaway, NJNJ6,6313.2%−60%

174Avenel, NJNJ17,1213.1%−30%

175Oradell, NJNJ8,2933.1%−61%

176Bayonne, NJNJ74,7443.1%−54%

177Garwood, NJNJ5,3903.1%−63%

178Hasbrouck Heights, NJNJ12,2113.1%−56%

179Fair Lawn, NJNJ37,1283.1%−57%

180Echelon, NJNJ13,2843.1%−61%

181Ramsey, NJNJ14,9253.1%−64%

182Somerset, NJNJ22,7203.0%−53%

183Rumson, NJNJ7,1573.0%−69%

184Brookdale, NJNJ9,9603.0%−57%

185Robertsville, NJNJ12,0353.0%−44%

186Madison, NJNJ16,6073.0%−51%

187Troy Hills, NJNJ5,1793.0%–

188Colonia, NJNJ18,5873.0%−63%

189Springdale, NJNJ15,1733.0%−59%

190Englewood, NJNJ30,0353.0%−49%

191Pleasantville, NJNJ20,8532.9%−58%

192South Plainfield, NJNJ24,8912.9%−66%

193Lake Hiawatha, NJNJ11,0182.9%–

194Hillsborough, NJNJ22,5852.9%–

195Preakness, NJNJ18,5202.9%–

196Budd Lake, NJNJ10,6502.9%−63%

197Keansburg, NJNJ9,8182.9%−65%

198Norwood, NJNJ5,8172.9%−58%

199North Haledon, NJNJ9,0892.9%−68%

200Woodland Park, NJNJ13,6232.9%−54%

201Newton, NJNJ8,4862.9%−69%

202Lake Mohawk, NJNJ9,5082.8%−61%

203Kinnelon, NJNJ10,1382.8%−69%

204Parsippany, NJNJ21,3452.8%–

205Fair Haven, NJNJ6,0962.8%−57%

206Franklin Lakes, NJNJ11,1802.8%−62%

207Totowa, NJNJ11,1662.7%−66%

208Belle Mead, NJNJ6,3942.7%−84%

209Roselle, NJNJ23,2612.7%−60%

210Haledon, NJNJ9,1252.7%−50%

211Bogota, NJNJ9,8162.7%−62%

212Wood-Ridge, NJNJ10,3412.6%−65%

213Camden, NJNJ71,4302.6%−53%

214Franklin Park, NJNJ13,2112.6%+17%

215Westfield, NJNJ32,5952.6%−52%

216Hackensack, NJNJ46,3802.6%−54%

217Park Ridge, NJNJ9,5712.5%−70%

218Sayreville, NJNJ46,7872.5%−67%

219Bergenfield, NJNJ28,7542.5%−55%

220Wanaque, NJNJ11,4182.5%−61%

221Florham Park, NJNJ14,4562.5%−62%

222Middlesex, NJNJ14,7402.5%−72%

223Boonton, NJNJ8,9202.4%−60%

224Fords, NJNJ12,7712.4%−68%

225Manville, NJNJ10,9322.4%−67%

226Metuchen, NJNJ15,3632.4%−66%

227Blackwells Mills, NJNJ10,3012.4%−69%

228Whippany, NJNJ8,9702.4%–

229Kendall Park, NJNJ10,0112.4%−53%

230Newark, NJNJ323,8082.4%−37%

231Harrison, NJNJ22,1052.4%−26%

232Elmwood Park, NJNJ21,5342.4%−67%

233Ledgewood, NJNJ5,3772.4%–

234Rutherford, NJNJ19,1322.3%−64%

235Kearny, NJNJ40,8622.3%−53%

236Old Bridge, NJNJ28,2362.3%−63%

237Ridgefield, NJNJ11,5472.2%−67%

238Iselin, NJNJ19,5512.2%−60%

239Caldwell, NJNJ9,3752.2%−66%

240Little Ferry, NJNJ11,0992.2%−64%

241Flanders, NJNJ8,8092.2%–

242Tenafly, NJNJ15,2372.1%−72%

243Bernardsville, NJNJ7,9662.1%−73%

244Watsessing, NJNJ8,2322.1%–

245Perth Amboy, NJNJ56,7392.0%−44%

246Plainfield, NJNJ57,1412.0%−61%

247Guttenberg, NJNJ11,9102.0%−12%

248White Meadow Lake, NJNJ8,8422.0%−59%

249North Plainfield, NJNJ22,8791.9%−63%

250Edgewater, NJNJ15,4991.9%−12%

251Wallington, NJNJ12,0921.9%−56%

252Green Knoll, NJNJ6,7891.9%−77%

253Bridgeton, NJNJ28,3071.9%−65%

254Princeton Meadows, NJNJ15,5611.8%−34%

255Dover, NJNJ18,9191.8%−45%

256Secaucus, NJNJ22,6401.8%−76%

257West Long Branch, NJNJ8,6251.8%−82%

258Fort Lee, NJNJ40,3451.8%−67%

259Lincroft, NJNJ6,9391.8%−75%

260Closter, NJNJ8,6631.8%−71%

261East Freehold, NJNJ5,0961.8%−76%

262New Brunswick, NJNJ57,1331.8%−33%

263Summit, NJNJ23,3141.7%−69%

264North Caldwell, NJNJ6,8151.7%−74%

265Berlin, NJNJ7,6281.7%−84%

266Jersey City, NJNJ302,0131.7%−51%

267Upper Saddle River, NJNJ8,6501.7%−67%

268Raritan, NJNJ8,5161.7%−73%

269Paulsboro, NJNJ6,3291.6%−78%

270Princeton, NJNJ31,4691.6%−72%

271Bradley Gardens, NJNJ14,1651.6%−61%

272Dayton, NJNJ7,9521.6%−43%

273Fairview, NJNJ15,5091.6%−41%

274Garfield, NJNJ33,3531.5%−64%

275Paterson, NJNJ161,7931.4%−48%

276Morristown, NJNJ20,7501.4%−70%

277Elizabeth, NJNJ141,6751.4%−45%

278Lakewood, NJNJ69,5851.4%−49%

279Roselle Park, NJNJ15,6031.4%−78%

280East Rutherford, NJNJ10,5661.4%−74%

281Hoboken, NJNJ59,0271.4%−32%

282Dumont, NJNJ18,5011.3%−79%

283Vauxhall, NJNJ6,1571.3%–

284Glen Ridge, NJNJ8,2591.3%−77%

285Cliffside Park, NJNJ26,5391.2%−77%

286Twin Rivers, NJNJ8,3821.1%−77%

287Ampere North, NJNJ5,0291.1%–

288Union City, NJNJ66,6561.1%−30%

289Jamesburg, NJNJ5,8191.0%−83%

290Short Hills, NJNJ14,9231.0%−82%

291Englewood Cliffs, NJNJ5,3840.9%−84%

292Passaic, NJNJ71,3370.9%−59%

293Monmouth Junction, NJNJ9,1410.9%−76%

294Upper Montclair, NJNJ12,4570.8%−81%

295West New York, NJNJ53,1920.7%−56%

296Woodcliff Lake, NJNJ6,1930.6%−93%

297Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJNJ5,9200.5%–

298Prospect Park, NJNJ6,4500.3%−92%

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES