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New Jersey

9,288,994 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 $85,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $343,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,288,994
+10%since 2000
from 8,414,350 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,263 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7.6M8.1M8.5M9.0M9.5M1990201020202024New Jersey
20249.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,245
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,153
+63%since 2000
from $27,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(4,816,381)
Black12.4%(1,154,142)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(2,002,575)
Asian10.2%(942,921)
Other2.7%(249,679)
Diversity Score81.1%(7,535,171)
Diversity Score
81
+28%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 9,288,994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Jersey?

The typical household in New Jersey earns about $85,245 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 $343,500, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in New Jersey?

About 40.7% 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 9.7% 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 1,558,806 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
NewarkJersey CityPatersonElizabethToms RiverTrentonCliftonBayonne
All 21 counties
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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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New Jersey (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy