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Population Review

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

White43.5%
Black or African American16.0%
Asian0.0%
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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Common questions about NJ-12

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.

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.