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Population Review

Jersey City city, NJ — Population & Demographics

Jersey City city, NJ has a population of 289,691. The median household income is $94,813 and the median age is 34.7.

289,691

Population

$94,813

Median Income

$534,500

Median Home Value

34.7

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White28.7%
Black or African American21.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$94,813

Median Household Income

$57,746

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$534,500

Median Home Value

$1,902

Median Rent

28.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.5%

High School+

53.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

37.1%

Drive Alone

21.6%

Work From Home

36.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Jersey City city, NJ has a population of 289,691 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Jersey City city, NJ is $94,813, with 12.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Jersey City city, NJ is $534,500, with median rent at $1,902.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.