State
New Jersey
New Jersey. New Jersey had 9,548,215 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with the United States (+3.1%). 941 places (323 incorporated, 241 towns and townships and 377 census-designated) in 21 counties; 7,355 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
9,548,215
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,288,994
Median household income
$103,556
±$513 (90% margin)
Median home value
$454,400
±$1,150 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$1,720
±$7 (90% margin)
How many people live in New Jersey?
The 2020 Census counted 9,288,994 residents in New Jersey. The Census Bureau estimates 9,548,215 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, in line with the United States (+3.1%). 65.6% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place (a city, village, borough or CDP); the state is also divided into 241 towns and townships that are local governments, and many of those places lie inside one.
New Jersey is the 11th-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,343,809 | +465,306 |
| Households | 3,507,701 ±5,116 | +275,827 |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.01 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 3,791,354 ±469 | +174,740 |
New Jersey's population since 2000
From 8,414,350 in 2000 to 9,548,215 in 2025: up 13.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in New Jersey?
Newark is New Jersey's largest place with 323,808 residents in 2025, followed by Jersey City (302,013 residents in 2025) and Paterson (161,793 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 323,808 | $52,060 |
| Jersey City | 302,013 | $97,710 |
| Paterson | 161,793 | $55,997 |
| Lakewood Township | 143,765 | $65,101 |
| Elizabeth | 141,675 | $66,555 |
| Edison Township | 109,077 | $125,145 |
| Woodbridge Township | 104,802 | $108,928 |
| Toms River Township | 100,899 | $99,547 |
| Toms River | 94,956 | $100,137 |
| Hamilton Township, Mercer County | 94,157 | $100,771 |
| Trenton | 91,506 | $52,537 |
| Clifton | 91,127 | $98,237 |
| Cherry Hill Township | 79,965 | $121,502 |
| Brick Township | 77,402 | $106,130 |
| Bayonne | 74,744 | $83,887 |
| East Orange | 72,159 | $60,830 |
| Camden | 71,430 | $40,546 |
| Passaic | 71,337 | $55,371 |
| Old Bridge Township | 70,228 | $104,587 |
| Lakewood | 69,585 | $56,968 |
| Franklin Township, Somerset County | 69,105 | $124,648 |
| Middletown Township | 67,135 | $141,810 |
| Gloucester Township | 67,085 | $101,119 |
| Union City | 66,656 | $64,310 |
| Union Township, Union County | 63,675 | $119,464 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What counties are in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 21 counties. Bergen County is the largest with 977,026 residents in 2025; Salem County is the smallest with 66,280.
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in New Jersey?
The median resident of New Jersey is 40.1 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.5%. 23.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±0.1 | +0.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.5% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±0.1 pts | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.2% ±0.1 pts | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.0% ±0.1 pts | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.9% ±0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.1% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±0.1 pts | −0.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.6% ±0.2 pts | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.6% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Jersey earn?
Half of New Jersey's 3,507,701 households earn less than $103,556 a year (±$513). In 2015-2019 the median was $101,588 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $1,968 after inflation. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,556 ±$513 | +$1,968 |
| Mean household income | $143,363 ±$633 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,253 ±$256 | +$1,647 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±0.2 pts | −0.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0% ±0.3 pts | −1.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Jersey?
Owners occupy 63.8% of New Jersey's occupied homes and renters 36.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $454,400 by its owner (±$1,150). The median renter pays $1,720 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $454,400 ±$1,150 | +$41,379 |
| Median gross rent | $1,720 ±$7 | +$78 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7% ±0.4 pts | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,829 ±$8 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.8% ±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,791,354 ±469 | +174,740 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.6% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4% ±0.2 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Jersey building?
Builders took permits for 27,661 new housing units in New Jersey in 2025 (12,820 single-family), 2.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Jersey get to work?
62.2% of New Jersey's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±0.1 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 62.2% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 8.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±0.1 pts | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±0.1 | −1.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections