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STATE · ADMITTED 1787 · 2000 CENSUS

New Jersey

8,414,350 residents · 21 counties · 700 cities · 2,181 census tracts
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New Jersey is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,146. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $167,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,414,350
+9%since 1990
from 7,730,188 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,144 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,051 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7.6M8.1M8.5M9.0M9.5M1990201020202024New Jersey
20249.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,146
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,927 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,006
+44%since 1990
from $18,714 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $161,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $592 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
34.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−23%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Jersey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(6,135,725)
Black13.4%(1,035,386)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(720,344)
Asian3.5%(269,808)
Diversity Score56%(4,332,238)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(5,557,209)
Black13%(1,096,171)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,117,191)
Asian5.7%(477,012)
Diversity Score63.3%(5,328,781)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Newark323,808
2.Jersey City302,013
3.Paterson161,793
4.Elizabeth141,675
5.Toms River94,956
6.Trenton91,506
7.Clifton91,127
8.Bayonne74,744
9.East Orange72,159
10.Camden71,430
11.Passaic71,337
12.Lakewood69,585
Frequently asked

How many people live in New Jersey?

New Jersey has about 8,414,350 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in New Jersey?

The typical household in New Jersey earns about $55,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Jersey expensive?

In New Jersey, the median home is worth about $167,900, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in New Jersey?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Jersey?

About 8.5% of people in New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 684,162 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
NewarkJersey CityPatersonElizabethToms RiverTrentonCliftonBayonne
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Metro areas
TrentonAtlantic CityVineland
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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