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Population Review

119th Congress · NJ-2

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District (NJ-2) has a population of 779,492. The median household income is $83,571 and the median age is 43.0.

779,492

Population

391

People / sq mi

$83,571

Median Income

43.0

Median Age

NJ-2 covers 1,994 sq mi of land at 390.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White68.4%
Black or African American11.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%

Economy & Income

$83,571

Median Household Income

$43,831

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment

Housing

$290,400

Median Home Value

$1,321

Median Rent

74.0%

Homeownership

Education

89.5%

High School+

30.5%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about NJ-2

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District (NJ-2) has a population of 779,492 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 2nd Congressional District is $83,571, with a per capita income of $43,831.

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is 68.4% White, 11.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New Jersey's 2nd 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.