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STATE · ADMITTED 1787 · 2010 ACS

New Jersey

8,791,894 residents · 21 counties · 700 cities · 2,181 census tracts
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New Jersey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,791,894
+4%since 2000
from 8,414,350 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,196 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7.6M8.1M8.5M9.0M9.5M1990201020202024New Jersey
20249.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,811
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,858
+29%since 2000
from $27,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,000
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+68%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(5,557,209)
Black13%(1,096,171)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,117,191)
Asian5.7%(477,012)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(5,328,781)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(5,214,878)
Black12.8%(1,125,401)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,555,144)
Asian8.2%(719,827)
Other1.7%(153,779)
Diversity Score73.9%(6,499,108)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 8,791,894 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Jersey?

The typical household in New Jersey earns about $69,811 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 $357,000, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in New Jersey?

About 34.6% 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 9.1% 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 1,061,706 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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