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Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, city, in Hudson County, New Jersey. Jersey City had 302,013 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 292,449 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 294,078 (±90). GEOID 3436000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
302,013
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 292,449 · ACS 2020-2024: 294,078 ±90
Median household income
$97,710
±$3,907 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$566,900
±$19,203 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,007
±$39 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Jersey City and what county is it in?
Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 14.7 square miles of land, 19,830 residents per square mile in 2020.
Jersey City is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Jersey City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 302,013 people lived in Jersey City on July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 292,449 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 294,078 (±90).
| Measure | Jersey City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 294,078 ±90 | 718,323 | +32,138 |
| Households | 125,223 ±1,431 | 299,682 | +21,998 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.03 | 2.37 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 135,231 ±1,278 | 320,959 | +21,446 |
Jersey City's population since 2000
From 240,055 in 2000 to 302,013 in 2025: up 25.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Jersey City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Jersey City?
The median resident of Jersey City is 34.7 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 26.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.7%. 41.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jersey City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±0.3 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±0.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±0.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 50.5% ±0.5 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.7% ±0.8 pts | 40.7% | −2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.5% ±0.7 pts | 27.3% | +1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.2% ±0.6 pts | 10.7% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 26.5% ±0.6 pts | 16.8% | +1.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 41.7% ±1.0 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 50.9% ±1.2 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±0.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±0.6 pts | 11.3% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±0.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.8% ±0.9 pts | 48.9% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.9% ±1.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.1% ±0.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9% ±0.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Jersey City earn?
Half of Jersey City's 125,223 households earn less than $97,710 a year (±$3,907), against $91,795 in Hudson County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $87,074 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $10,636 after inflation. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jersey City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,710 ±$3,907 | $91,795 | +$10,636 |
| Mean household income | $143,106 ±$3,909 | $135,819 | – |
| Per capita income | $60,429 ±$1,642 | $56,130 | +$8,713 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% ±1.0 pts | 14.9% | −1.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9% ±2.6 pts | 20.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5% ±0.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±0.6 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±0.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Jersey City?
Owners occupy 27.9% of Jersey City's occupied homes and renters 72.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $566,900 by its owner (±$19,203). The median renter pays $2,007 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jersey City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $566,900 ±$19,203 | $539,700 | +$106,990 |
| Median gross rent | $2,007 ±$39 | $1,894 | +$283 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±1.4 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,291 ±$106 | $3,300 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 27.9% ±1.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 72.1% ±1.1 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Housing units | 135,231 ±1,278 | 320,959 | +21,446 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 7.3% ±0.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.1% ±0.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.2% ±1.0 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 40.3% ±1.3 pts | 33.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Jersey City building?
Builders took permits for 2,098 new housing units in Jersey City in 2025 (184 in single-family houses), 6.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Jersey City work and get to work?
26.1% of Jersey City's workers drive alone and 24.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Jersey City | Hudson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.5% ±0.8 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±0.5 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 26.1% ±1.2 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±0.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 36.1% ±1.3 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.5% ±0.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.7% ±1.2 pts | 20.6% | +20.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.8 min ±0.7 | 35.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Jersey City?
77 census tracts lie mostly in Jersey City (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,404 (Tract 67) to $250,000 or more (Tract 76.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 76.01Hudson County | 8,848 | $214,161 |
| Tract 54Hudson County | 7,616 | $127,813 |
| Tract 75Hudson County | 7,119 | $147,770 |
| Tract 74Hudson County | 6,462 | $231,549 |
| Tract 40Hudson County | 6,155 | $60,964 |
| Tract 58.01Hudson County | 6,137 | $54,774 |
| Tract 28Hudson County | 5,983 | $71,400 |
| Tract 9.02Hudson County | 5,899 | $112,578 |
| Tract 17.01Hudson County | 5,682 | $82,933 |
| Tract 27Hudson County | 5,508 | $54,333 |
| Tract 42Hudson County | 5,297 | $60,337 |
| Tract 45Hudson County | 5,289 | $63,061 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Jersey City) · Census block assignment files
How does Jersey City compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Jersey City is the 71st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Jersey City ranks 517th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 154th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 787 |
| Median household income | 517th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 294th | 785 |
| Median home value | 221st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 229th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 55th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 256th | 780 |
| Median age | 736th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 765th | 777 |
| Work from home | 155th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 92nd | 787 |
Jersey City's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Jersey City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Jersey City?
2 of the 57 figures for Jersey City on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jersey City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Jersey City.