119th Congress · NJ-12
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District (NJ-12) has a population of 771,004. The median household income is $108,871 and the median age is 40.1.
771,004
Population
1759
People / sq mi
$108,871
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
NJ-12 covers 438 sq mi of land at 1758.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$108,871
Median Household Income
$55,402
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$447,600
Median Home Value
$1,717
Median Rent
65.7%
Homeownership
Education
90.0%
High School+
48.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District (NJ-12) has a population of 771,004 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District is $108,871, with a per capita income of $55,402.
New Jersey's 12th Congressional District is 43.5% White, 16.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New Jersey's 12th Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Among US congressional districts, New Jersey's 12th Congressional District stands out first on household income: a median of $108,871, above the US median of $78,538. New Jersey's 12th Congressional District is a congressional district in New Jersey with a population of 771,004.
Households take in a median $108,871, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.5% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $447,600, with typical rent around $1,717.
About 48.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place New Jersey's 12th Congressional District firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US congressional districts — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.