119th Congress · NJ-3
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District (NJ-3) has a population of 779,285. The median household income is $113,769 and the median age is 42.2.
779,285
Population
721
People / sq mi
$113,769
Median Income
42.2
Median Age
NJ-3 covers 1,081 sq mi of land at 721.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$113,769
Median Household Income
$56,697
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$375,700
Median Home Value
$1,708
Median Rent
77.5%
Homeownership
Education
94.2%
High School+
45.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District (NJ-3) has a population of 779,285 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 3rd Congressional District is $113,769, with a per capita income of $56,697.
New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District is 67.1% White, 12.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New Jersey's 3rd 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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District: 77.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 779,285 residents, New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in New Jersey.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $113,769, putting New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District near the top of US congressional districts. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $375,700, with typical rent around $1,708.
About 45.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.