New Jersey

State

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    2024 Population
    9.34M
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.72%
    0.569% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $103,556
    2.48% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $454,400
    6.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4.48M
    0.892% 1-year growth

    About

    33.1% of the households in New Jersey 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.

    89.5% of the residents in New Jersey are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in New Jersey are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,167 degrees awarded in 2024), Rowan University (5,963 degrees), and Montclair State University (5,597 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in New Jersey was $454,400, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

    Most people in New Jersey drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in New Jersey was 2 cars per household.

    New Jersey borders Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania.

    About the photo: State Capitol Rotunda, Trenton, NJ
    Photo by Peter Miller
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    Population & Diversity

    New Jersey is home to a population of 9.34M people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 23.8% of New Jersey residents were born outside of the country (2.22M people).

    In 2024, there were 4.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.76M people) in New Jersey than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 939k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in New Jersey are Spanish (1,514,828 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (129,959 households), and Portuguese (101,030 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ
      173,749
    2. Camden County (South & West)--Bellmawr & Pine Hill Boroughs PUMA, NJ
      170,049
    3. Burlington County (North)--Burlington City PUMA, NJ
      167,030

    In 2024 there were 9,343,809 residents in New Jersey.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ (173,749 people), Camden County (South & West)--Bellmawr & Pine Hill Boroughs PUMA, NJ (170,049 people), and Burlington County (North)--Burlington City PUMA, NJ (167,030 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in New Jersey colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    4,746,630
    Women
    50.8%
    4,597,179
    Men
    49.2%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 9,343,809 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in New Jersey.

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    Citizenship

    89.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    89.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.5% of New Jersey residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in New Jersey was 89.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Jersey
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.76M ± 4.04k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.14M ± 4.51k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      939k ± 2.84k
    22.5%
    Hispanic Population
    2.1M people

    In 2024, there were 4.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.76M people) in New Jersey than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 939k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    22.5% of the people in New Jersey are hispanic (2.1M people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    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

    23.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.22M people
    23.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.17M people

    As of 2024, 23.8% of New Jersey residents (2.22M 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 New Jersey was 23.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      1,514,828 households (17.2%)
    2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      129,959 households (1.47%)
    3. Portuguese
      101,030 households (1.15%)

    33.1% of the households in New Jersey reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in New Jersey was Spanish. 17.2% of the households in New Jersey reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      96,155 ± 2,136
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      57,033 ± 2,086
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      31,002 ± 1,269

    New Jersey has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in New Jersey.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of New Jersey has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.561% 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, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,279 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

    Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.49%
    Uninsured
    53.2%
    Employer Coverage
    15.4%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    0.561%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Jersey grew by 0.656% from 7.44% to 7.49%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.52 in New Jersey.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29% in New Jersey.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.99% in New Jersey.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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    Economy

    The economy of New Jersey employs 4.48M people. In 2024, the largest industries in New Jersey were Elementary & secondary schools (347,346 people), Construction (252,984 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,294 people), and the highest paying industries were Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($270,436), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($214,312), and Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($188,664).

    Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,605. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,144,928
    Women
    47.8%
    2,337,820
    Men
    52.2%

    The workforce of New Jersey in 2024 was 4,482,748 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in New Jersey.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 4,482,748 people working in New Jersey. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Hudson County (Central)--Jersey City (North) PUMA, NJ (93,852 people), Camden County (South & West)--Bellmawr & Pine Hill Boroughs PUMA, NJ (85,296 people), and Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ (84,976 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in New Jersey colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    4.48M
    2024 Value
    0.892%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.892%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Jersey grew at a rate of 0.892%, from 4.44M employees to 4.48M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Jersey, are Other managers (144,501 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (108,489 people), and Registered nurses (99,839 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Jersey.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.48M
    2024 Value
    0.892%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.892%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Jersey grew at a rate of 0.892%, from 4.44M employees to 4.48M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Jersey, are Elementary & secondary schools (347,346 people), Construction (252,984 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,294 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Jersey, though some of these residents may live in New Jersey and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $70,185
    Median earning men ± $381
    $50,959
    Median earning women ± $304

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($131,290), Information ($111,884), and Public Administration ($96,102).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($85,645), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,177), and Public Administration ($70,261).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 20,023
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 15,759
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 15,646
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $37.8M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. $37.7M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $30.1M
      Finance and Insurance

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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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
    1. Pharmaceuticals
      $79.8B
    2. Electronics
      $77.1B
    3. Motorized vehicles
      $52.9B

    In 2024, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $79.8B, followed by Electronics ($77.1B) and Motorized vehicles ($52.9B).

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

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $667B
    2024 Value in New Jersey
    $1.35T
    Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey
    102% growth

    In 2024, total outbound New Jersey trade was $667B. This is expected to increase 102% 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.

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    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
    1. New York
      $118B
    2. Pennsylvania
      $67.4B
    3. Ohio
      $22.4B

    In 2024, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $118B, followed by Pennsylvania with $67.4B and Ohio and $22.4B.

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

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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%).

    The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    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

    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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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for New Jersey
    52% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey
    1. Essex County, NJ
      77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Hudson County, NJ
      72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    3. Mercer County, NJ
      69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Jersey

    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.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in New Jersey awarded 104,353 degrees. The student population of New Jersey in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 186,656 male students and 226,303 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in New Jersey are White (42,938 and 44.6%), Hispanic or Latino (22,755 and 23.6%), Black or African American (13,379 and 13.9%), and Asian (9,930 and 10.3%).

    The largest universities in New Jersey by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,167 and 12.6%), Rowan University (5,963 and 5.71%), and Montclair State University (5,597 and 5.36%).

    The most popular majors in New Jersey are Liberal Arts & Sciences (7,299 and 6.99%), General Business Administration & Management (6,831 and 6.55%), and Registered Nursing (5,700 and 5.46%).

    The median tuition costs are $12,500 for private four year colleges, and $14,245 and $24,872 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 New Jersey, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 412,959 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

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

    The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 412,959 students enrolled in New Jersey, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 151,730 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      3,509 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      3,263 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      2,631 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Jersey was General Psychology with 3,509 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Rutgers University-New Brunswick
      13,167 degrees awarded
    2. Rowan University
      5,963 degrees awarded
    3. Montclair State University
      5,597 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-New Brunswick with 13,167 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 44,915 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Jersey, which is 0.756 times less than the 59,438 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 42,938 degrees mean that there were 1.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22,755 degrees awarded.

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    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.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,957) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($7,266) 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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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

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

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of New Jersey in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (1.91M), Bachelors Degree (1.84M), and Some college (1.24M).

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in New Jersey was $454,400 in 2024, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $427,600 to $454,400, a 6.27% increase. The homeownership rate in New Jersey is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in New Jersey have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Jersey is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.17%.

    Housing

    Property

    $454,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,150
    $2.24M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$10,532

    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 New Jersey the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    63.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 63.8% of the housing units in New Jersey were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.7%.

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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.
    $103,556
    Median Household Income
    ± $513
    3.51M
    Number of Households
    ± 15,733

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.51M households in New Jersey grew to $103,556 from the previous year's value of $101,050.

    The following chart displays the households in New Jersey 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

    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. Drove Alone (62.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
    3. Public Transit (8.12%)

    In 2024, 62.2% of workers in New Jersey drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.12%).

    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

    30.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in New Jersey have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.48% of the workforce in New Jersey have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in New Jersey distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Jersey have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.17%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Jersey (892k out of 9.18M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12.8% of the children was living in poverty in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.6%.

    The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 253 in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 56% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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