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Population Review

119th Congress · NJ-5

New Jersey's 5th Congressional District

New Jersey's 5th Congressional District (NJ-5) has a population of 772,595. The median household income is $131,132 and the median age is 43.4.

772,595

Population

1190

People / sq mi

$131,132

Median Income

43.4

Median Age

NJ-5 covers 649 sq mi of land at 1189.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White63.1%
Black or African American5.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%

Economy & Income

$131,132

Median Household Income

$65,779

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$551,100

Median Home Value

$1,900

Median Rent

73.7%

Homeownership

Education

94.5%

High School+

54.5%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about NJ-5

Frequently Asked Questions

New Jersey's 5th Congressional District (NJ-5) has a population of 772,595 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 5th Congressional District is $131,132, with a per capita income of $65,779.

New Jersey's 5th Congressional District is 63.1% White, 5.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New Jersey's 5th 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.