New Jersey Population & Demographics
New Jersey has a population of 9,267,014, ranking #11 among US states. The median household income is $101,050 and the median age is 40.1.
US states by population — New Jersey is #11
9,267,014
Population
#11
By Population
$101,050
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.2% · Female: 50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$101,050
Median Household Income
$53,118
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
$140,299
Mean Household Income
62.1%
Employment Rate
Education
90.7%
High School Graduate+
42.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$427,600
Median Home Value
$1,653
Median Rent
3,775,842
Total Housing Units
63.7%
Owner-Occupied
36.3%
Renter-Occupied
7.9%
Vacant
Commute
8.5%
Drive Alone
2.6%
Carpool
15.0%
Work From Home
30.9 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in New Jersey
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark city | 307,188 | $48,416 | $337,800 |
| 2 | Jersey City city | 289,691 | $94,813 | $534,500 |
| 3 | Paterson city | 157,660 | $53,766 | $335,400 |
| 4 | Elizabeth city | 135,887 | $63,874 | $393,500 |
| 5 | Toms River Cdp | 93,915 | $95,759 | $377,800 |
| 6 | Trenton city | 89,966 | $47,102 | $122,500 |
| 7 | Clifton city | 89,247 | $99,003 | $444,300 |
| 8 | Camden city | 71,471 | $40,450 | $100,400 |
| 9 | Bayonne city | 70,468 | $81,285 | $446,100 |
| 10 | Lakewood Cdp | 69,884 | $57,576 | $618,400 |
| 11 | Passaic city | 69,651 | $56,780 | $406,500 |
| 12 | East Orange city | 69,183 | $59,872 | $315,500 |
| 13 | Union City city | 66,375 | $65,369 | $446,800 |
| 14 | Vineland city | 60,692 | $65,854 | $218,200 |
| 15 | Hoboken city | 58,340 | $176,943 | $872,100 |
| 16 | New Brunswick city | 55,744 | $60,248 | $316,800 |
| 17 | Perth Amboy city | 55,278 | $58,490 | $339,200 |
| 18 | Plainfield city | 54,515 | $80,334 | $383,300 |
| 19 | West New York town | 51,683 | $67,139 | $410,200 |
| 20 | Hackensack city | 45,768 | $82,212 | $370,300 |
Counties in New Jersey
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bergen County | 954,717 | $123,715 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | 861,535 | $109,028 |
| 3 | Essex County | 854,130 | $76,712 |
| 4 | Hudson County | 710,478 | $90,032 |
| 5 | Ocean County | 646,434 | $86,411 |
| 6 | Monmouth County | 643,615 | $122,727 |
| 7 | Union County | 572,549 | $100,117 |
| 8 | Camden County | 524,042 | $86,384 |
| 9 | Passaic County | 518,289 | $87,137 |
| 10 | Morris County | 510,375 | $134,929 |
| 11 | Burlington County | 464,226 | $105,271 |
| 12 | Mercer County | 383,286 | $96,333 |
| 13 | Somerset County | 346,203 | $135,960 |
| 14 | Gloucester County | 304,504 | $102,807 |
| 15 | Atlantic County | 274,704 | $76,819 |
| 16 | Cumberland County | 152,915 | $64,499 |
| 17 | Sussex County | 145,117 | $114,316 |
| 18 | Hunterdon County | 129,448 | $139,453 |
| 19 | Warren County | 110,238 | $99,596 |
| 20 | Cape May County | 95,236 | $88,046 |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey has a population of 9,267,014 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #11 most populated state.
The median household income in New Jersey is $101,050, with a per capita income of $53,118. 7.0% of the population lives below the poverty level.
New Jersey is 56.9% White, 13.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.