Jersey City, NJ

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    294,078
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.6%
    0.0303% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $97,710
    3.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $566,900
    6.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    160,835
    2.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Jersey City, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    77.8% of the residents in Jersey City, NJ are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Jersey City, NJ are New Jersey City University (1,463 degrees awarded in 2024), Hudson County Community College (1,377 degrees), and Saint Peter's University (1,284 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Jersey City, NJ was $566,900, and the homeownership rate was 27.9%.

    Most people in Jersey City, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 36.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Jersey City, NJ was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jersey City, NJ is home to a population of 294k people, from which 77.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 41.3% of Jersey City, NJ residents were born outside of the country (121k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.13 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.8k people) in Jersey City, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69k White (Non-Hispanic) and 56.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    77.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    78.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 77.8% of Jersey City, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jersey City, NJ was 78.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jersey City, NJ
    1. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      77.8k ± 1.8k
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      69k ± 2.13k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      56.6k ± 1.81k
    25.7%
    Hispanic Population
    75.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.13 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.8k people) in Jersey City, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69k White (Non-Hispanic) and 56.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    25.7% of the people in Jersey City, NJ are hispanic (75.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jersey City, NJ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      279,408 ± 12,782 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      210,288 ± 11,131 people
    3. Mexico
      108,737 ± 8,049 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    41.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    121k people
    40.8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    118k people

    As of 2024, 41.3% of Jersey City, NJ residents (121k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jersey City, NJ was 40.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,202 ± 309
    2. Vietnam
      898 ± 239
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      596 ± 185

    Jersey City, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Jersey City, NJ.

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    Health

    91.5% of the population of Jersey City, NJ has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 7.7% on Medicare, 8.89% on non-group plans, and 0.313% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 30.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.53%
    Uninsured
    53.1%
    Employer Coverage
    21.5%
    Medicaid
    7.7%
    Medicare
    8.89%
    Non-Group
    0.313%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jersey City, NJ grew by 1.41% from 8.41% to 8.53%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jersey City, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Jersey City, NJ employs 161k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jersey City, NJ were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (26,289 people), Finance & Insurance (20,642 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,323 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($146,542), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($133,970), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($133,688).

    Employment

    Occupations

    161k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,707
    2.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jersey City, NJ grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 157k employees to 161k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jersey City, NJ, are Management Occupations (22,101 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (16,969 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (16,889 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jersey City, NJ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    161k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,707
    2.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.17%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jersey City, NJ grew at a rate of 2.37%, from 157k employees to 161k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jersey City, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (26,289 people), Finance & Insurance (20,642 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (18,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jersey City, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Jersey City, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $79,074
    Median earning men ± $2,427
    $62,830
    Median earning women ± $3,356

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($152,105), Information ($131,486), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($113,565).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($112,614), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,472), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,657).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.27%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (52%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.914%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Jersey

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    Cory Booker
    Senator from New Jersey2
    Assumed office on October 31, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}
    Andy Kim
    Senator from New Jersey1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Jersey City, NJ awarded 4,548 degrees. The student population of Jersey City, NJ in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,854 male students and 11,428 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jersey City, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (1,688 and 43.6%), White (877 and 22.7%), Black or African American (703 and 18.2%), and Asian (321 and 8.3%).

    The largest universities in Jersey City, NJ by number of degrees awarded are New Jersey City University (1,463 and 32.2%), Hudson County Community College (1,377 and 30.3%), and Saint Peter's University (1,284 and 28.2%).

    The most popular majors in Jersey City, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (329 and 7.23%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (234 and 5.15%), and Business Analytics (206 and 4.53%).

    The median tuition costs are $41,152 for private four year colleges, and $14,268 and $14,268 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Jersey City, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 18,282 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 18,282 students enrolled in Jersey City, NJ, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,042 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      173 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      154 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      127 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jersey City, NJ was General Psychology with 173 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jersey City, NJ according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. New Jersey City University
      1,463 degrees awarded
    2. Hudson County Community College
      1,377 degrees awarded
    3. Saint Peter's University
      1,284 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Jersey City University with 1,463 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,728 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jersey City, NJ, which is 0.613 times less than the 2,820 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,688 degrees mean that there were 1.92 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 877 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($41,152) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,201) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jersey City, NJ was $566,900 in 2024, which is 1.7 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $534,500 to $566,900, a 6.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Jersey City, NJ is 27.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Jersey City, NJ have an average commute time of 36.8 minutes, and they used public transit to get to work. Car ownership in Jersey City, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $566,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,203
    $34,967
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,647

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jersey City, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jersey City, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    27.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 27.9% of the housing units in Jersey City, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 28.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jersey City, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $97,710
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,907
    125k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,175

    In 2024, the median household income of the 125k households in Jersey City, NJ grew to $97,710 from the previous year's value of $94,813.

    The following chart displays the households in Jersey City, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jersey City, NJ is from New Jersey.
    0.482
    2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey
    0.486
    2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Public Transit (36.1%)
    2. Drove Alone (26.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (24.7%)

    In 2024, 36.1% of workers in Jersey City, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.1%) and those who worked at home (24.7%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    36.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Jersey City, NJ have a longer commute time (36.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.56% of the workforce in Jersey City, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Jersey City, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jersey City, NJ have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jersey City, NJ (45.6k out of 292k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jersey City, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Black and Asian.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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