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
| White | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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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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.
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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.
The poverty rate is what most separates New Jersey's 5th Congressional District from the typical congressional district: 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 772,595 residents, New Jersey's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in New Jersey.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US congressional districts: median income is $131,132, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US congressional districts, at 3.8% — below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $551,100, with typical rent around $1,900.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US congressional districts — 54.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.