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Jersey City School District
Jersey City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 294,078. The median household income is $97,710 and the median age is 34.7.
294,078
Population
19940
People / sq mi
$97,710
Median Income
34.7
Median Age
Jersey City School District covers 15 sq mi of land at 19940.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| Asian | 17.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$97,710
Median Household Income
$60,429
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$566,900
Median Home Value
$2,007
Median Rent
27.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.8%
High School+
54.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jersey City School District serves a community with a population of 294,078 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Jersey City School District is $97,710, with a per capita income of $60,429. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Jersey City School District is 26.2% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 17.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Jersey City School District, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Jersey City School District is $566,900, with a median rent of $2,007. The homeownership rate is 27.9%.
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Data for Jersey City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3407830).
Jersey City School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 19,940 people per square mile. Jersey City School District is a school district in New Jersey with a population of 294,078.
Median household income is $97,710, above the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $566,900, with typical rent around $2,007.
Jersey City School District is among the best-educated US school districts: 54.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Jersey City School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.