119th Congress · NJ-6
New Jersey's 6th Congressional District
New Jersey's 6th Congressional District (NJ-6) has a population of 773,496. The median household income is $103,302 and the median age is 38.4.
773,496
Population
4033
People / sq mi
$103,302
Median Income
38.4
Median Age
NJ-6 covers 192 sq mi of land at 4033.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
Economy & Income
$103,302
Median Household Income
$49,043
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$439,300
Median Home Value
$1,791
Median Rent
59.3%
Homeownership
Education
88.6%
High School+
42.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey's 6th Congressional District (NJ-6) has a population of 773,496 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 6th Congressional District is $103,302, with a per capita income of $49,043.
New Jersey's 6th Congressional District is 49.1% White, 11.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for New Jersey's 6th 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.
What distinguishes New Jersey's 6th Congressional District is density: among the most densely settled of US congressional districts, around 4,033 people per square mile. New Jersey's 6th Congressional District is a congressional district in New Jersey with a population of 773,496.
The typical household earns $103,302 a year, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $439,300, with typical rent around $1,791.
College attainment is above the local norm at 42.1%, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.