Jersey City, NJ

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2021 Population

287,146

9.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.5

0.877% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.1%

2.74% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$81,390

6.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$437,200

7.63% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

151,420

8.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jersey City, NJ had a population of 287k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $81,390. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jersey City, NJ grew from 262,652 to 287,146, a 9.33% increase and its median household income grew from $76,444 to $81,390, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jersey City, NJ are Asian (Non-Hispanic) (25.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (8.92%).

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.

78.1% of the residents in Jersey City, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jersey City, NJ are New Jersey City University (1,784 degrees awarded in 2021), Hudson County Community College (1,088 degrees), and Saint Peter's University (864 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Jersey City, NJ was $437,200, and the homeownership rate was 29.6%.

Most people in Jersey City, NJ used public transit to get to work, and the average commute time was 36.7 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 287k people, from which 78.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 41.6% of Jersey City, NJ residents were born outside of the country (120k people).

In 2021, there were 1.13 times more Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents (72.4k people) in Jersey City, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 64.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 59.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

78.1%

2021 Citizenship

77.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 78.1% of Jersey City, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jersey City, NJ was 77.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jersey City, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jersey City, NJ

Asian (Non-Hispanic)
72.4k ± 2.09k
White (Non-Hispanic)
64.2k ± 2.17k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 1.67k

27.5%

Hispanic Population

79k people

27.5% of the people in Jersey City, NJ are hispanic (79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jersey City, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

41.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

120k people

42.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

112k people

As of 2021, 41.6% of Jersey City, NJ residents (120k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jersey City, NJ was 42.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jersey City, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,064 ± 244
Vietnam
1,054 ± 250
Gulf War (1990s)
583 ± 193

Jersey City, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jersey City, NJ employs 151k people. The largest industries in Jersey City, NJ are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,474 people), Finance & Insurance (18,189 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17,364 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($125,079), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,372), and Information ($104,763).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

151k

2021 Value

± 3,448

8.12%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jersey City, NJ grew at a rate of 8.12%, from 140k employees to 151k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jersey City, NJ, are Management Occupations (18,602 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (14,847 people), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (14,515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jersey City, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

151k

2021 Value

± 3,448

8.12%

1 Year growth

± 2.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jersey City, NJ grew at a rate of 8.12%, from 140k employees to 151k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jersey City, NJ, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (23,474 people), Finance & Insurance (18,189 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17,364 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,181

Median earning men ± $1,419

$49,776

Median earning women ± $2,372

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($126,471), Information ($105,682), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,183).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($101,190), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,160), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,847).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker 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 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Jersey City, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

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.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker 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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Jersey City, NJ awarded 4,042 degrees. The student population of Jersey City, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,529 male students and 10,777 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jersey City, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (1,676 and 42.6%), followed by White (847 and 21.5%), Black or African American (695 and 17.7%), and Asian (384 and 9.77%).

The largest universities in Jersey City, NJ by number of degrees awarded are New Jersey City University (1,784 and 44.1%), Hudson County Community College (1,088 and 26.9%), and Saint Peter's University (864 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Jersey City, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (352 and 8.71%), Registered Nursing (311 and 7.69%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (275 and 6.8%).

The median tuition costs in Jersey City, NJ are $37,660 for private four year colleges, and $12,992 and $23,284 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Jersey City, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,306 (37.7% men and 62.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,306 students enrolled in Jersey City, NJ, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,818 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
172 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
164 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
197 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jersey City, NJ was Registered Nursing with 172 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Jersey City University
1,784 degrees awarded
Hudson County Community College
1,088 degrees awarded
Saint Peter's University
864 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Jersey City University with 1,784 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,429 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jersey City, NJ, which is 0.547 times less than the 2,613 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,676 degrees mean that there were 1.98 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 847 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jersey City, NJ was $437,200 in 2021, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $406,200 to $437,200, a 7.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Jersey City, NJ is 29.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jersey City, NJ have an average commute time of 36.7 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.

Median household income in Jersey City, NJ is $81,390. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Jersey City, NJ was Census Tract 58.02 with a value of $221,597, followed by Census Tract 74 and Census Tract 72, with respective values of $204,591 and $195,682.

Housing

Property

$437,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,754

$34,193

Median Property Taxes

±$1,413

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.

Rent vs Own

29.6%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 29.6% of the housing units in Jersey City, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 29.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 58.02
Census Tract 74
Census Tract 72

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jersey City, NJ was Census Tract 58.02 with a value of $221,597, followed by Census Tract 74 and Census Tract 72, with respective values of $204,591 and $195,682.

The following map shows all of the places in Jersey City, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,390

Median Household Income

± $2,583

116k

Number of Households

± 2,894

In 2021, the median household income of the 116k households in Jersey City, NJ grew to $81,390 from the previous year's value of $76,444.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jersey City, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Public Transit (41.6%)
Drove Alone (29.2%)
Worked At Home (14.6%)

In 2021, 41.6% of workers in Jersey City, NJ used public transit to get to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (29.2%) and those who worked at home (14.6%).

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.

Commute Time

36.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jersey City, NJ have a longer commute time (36.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Jersey City, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jersey City, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jersey City, NJ (45.9k out of 284k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Jersey City, NJ has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 7.19% on Medicare, 8.05% on non-group plans, and 0.387% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see 1842 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1894 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1513 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1289 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hudson County, NJ.

1,842 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hudson County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Hudson County, NJ see an average of 1,842 patients per year. This represents a 2.75% decrease from the previous year (1,894 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hudson County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 29.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.77%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

22.3%

Medicaid

7.19%

Medicare

8.05%

Non-Group

0.387%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jersey City, NJ declined by 6.2% from 10.4% to 9.77%.

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.