Rank #11 by Population · Updated April 2026
New Jersey Population 2026
The population of New Jersey is 9,267,014 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $101,050, the median home value is $427,600, and the median age is 40.1.
New Jersey's population has grown 274.5% since 1910 (2,537,167 → 9,500,851).
9,267,014
Population
1260
People / sq mi
$101,050
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
New Jersey covers 7,355 sq mi of land at a density of 1260.0 people per square mile.
About New Jersey
New Jersey stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US states, at roughly 1,260 people per square mile. New Jersey is a US state with a population of 9,267,014. It ranks #11 among US states by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $101,050, putting New Jersey near the top of US states. Poverty runs at 7.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $427,600, with typical rent around $1,653.
New Jersey is among the best-educated US states: 42.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 15.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in New Jersey: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
New Jersey, #11 by population
New Jersey Population History (1910-2024)
The state of New Jersey had a population of 2,537,167 in 1910 and 9,500,851 in 2024, a 3.7× growth over 114 years. The peak was 9,500,851 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.
9,500,851
Population (2024)
2,537,167
Population (1910)
9,500,851
Peak (2024)
1.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,537,167 |
| 1920 | 3,155,900 |
| 1930 | 4,041,334 |
| 1940 | 4,160,165 |
| 1950 | 4,835,329 |
| 1960 | 6,066,782 |
| 1970 | 7,168,164 |
| 1980 | 7,364,823 |
| 1990 | 7,730,188 |
| 2000 | 8,414,350 |
| 2010 | 8,791,894 |
| 2020 | 9,288,994 |
| 2020 | 9,272,794 |
| 2021 | 9,270,541 |
| 2022 | 9,295,227 |
| 2023 | 9,379,642 |
| 2024 | 9,500,851 |
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
Cost of Living
New Jersey's overall price level is 108.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.8% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, New Jersey's median household income of $101,050 has the buying power of $92,873 in average-priced areas.
108.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$92,873
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$101,050
Nominal Median Income
Education
90.7%
High School Graduate+
42.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
102,893
Live Births (2022)
11.1
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
66.6%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% |
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
Languages Spoken at Home
67.3% of New Jersey residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in New Jersey:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 671,189 | 7.68% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 52,663 | 0.60% |
| 3 | Portuguese | 44,750 | 0.51% |
| 4 | Korean | 41,255 | 0.47% |
| 5 | Gujarati | 30,248 | 0.35% |
| 6 | Arabic | 25,420 | 0.29% |
| 7 | Haitian | 23,851 | 0.27% |
| 8 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 19,755 | 0.23% |
| 9 | Polish | 18,436 | 0.21% |
| 10 | Italian | 15,193 | 0.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 307,188 |
| 2 | Jersey City | 289,691 |
| 3 | Paterson | 157,660 |
| 4 | Elizabeth | 135,887 |
| 5 | Toms River | 93,915 |
| 6 | Trenton | 89,966 |
| 7 | Clifton | 89,247 |
| 8 | Camden | 71,471 |
| 9 | Bayonne | 70,468 |
| 10 | Lakewood | 69,884 |
| 11 | Passaic | 69,651 |
| 12 | East Orange | 69,183 |
| 13 | Union City | 66,375 |
| 14 | Vineland | 60,692 |
| 15 | Hoboken | 58,340 |
| 16 | New Brunswick | 55,744 |
| 17 | Perth Amboy | 55,278 |
| 18 | Plainfield | 54,515 |
| 19 | West New York | 51,683 |
| 20 | Hackensack | 45,768 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey has a population of 9,267,014 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-most populous state in the United States.
New Jersey is gaining population, with a +274.5% change over the available historical Census record. New Jersey's population has grown 274.5% since 1910 (2,537,167 → 9,500,851).
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 federal poverty level.
56.9% of New Jersey's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 13.0% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.2% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
New Jersey is 56.9% White, 13.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in New Jersey is 40.1 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
New Jersey's population has grown 274.5% since 1910 (2,537,167 → 9,500,851).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. New Jersey's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.