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New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, New Jersey had a total population of 9,343,809, with a median household income of $103,556, which is 28% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

New Jersey Quick Facts

Population 9,343,809
Median Household Income $103,556
Median Home Value $454,400
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 63.8%
Affordability Ratio 4.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.6%
High School Graduation 90.7%
Counties 21
Cities/Places 700
Population 9,343,809
Median Income $103,556 28% higher than national
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 6.3%

How New Jersey Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population9,267,0149,343,809+0.8%
Median household income$101,050$103,556+2.5%
Median home value$427,600$454,400+6.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%
$25K-$50K 12.8%
$50K-$100K 24.1%
$100K+ 51.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
2.2%
$20K-$25K
2.6%
$25K-$30K
2.5%
$30K-$35K
2.7%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
2.6%
$45K-$50K
2.5%
$50K-$60K
5.0%
$60K-$75K
7.7%
$75K-$100K
11.3%
$100K-$125K
10.0%
$125K-$150K
8.1%
$150K-$200K
11.8%
$200K+
21.6%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
66.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,720/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

66out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in New Jersey

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Newark310,178$52,06023.4%
2Jersey City294,078$97,71015.6%
3Paterson158,735$55,99721.3%
4Elizabeth137,302$66,55515.8%
5Toms River94,956$100,1375.8%
6Trenton90,338$52,53721.6%
7Clifton89,379$98,2377.9%
8Bayonne71,553$83,88714.4%
9Camden71,496$40,54630.2%
10East Orange70,090$60,83016.4%

Richest Cities in New Jersey

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Short Hills$250,000+$1,674,10092.6%
2Upper Montclair$250,000+$989,00084.7%
3Blackwells Mills$250,000+$735,00076.2%
4Upper Saddle River$250,000+$1,108,70077.4%
5Glen Ridge$250,000+$836,60081.4%
6Rumson$250,000+$1,679,30082.1%
7Fair Haven$250,000+$992,20086.8%
8Lyons$250,000+$1,037,40071.0%
9Mountain Lakes$250,000+$917,00085.9%
10Ho-Ho-Kus$250,000+$1,092,50082.6%

Most Affordable Cities in New Jersey

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Cedar Glen West1.3x$82,900$65,682
2Woodlynne1.9x$142,000$74,808
3Collings Lakes1.9x$217,200$113,061
4Presidential Lakes Estates1.9x$220,400$114,348
5Country Lake Estates2.0x$249,100$127,643
6Audubon Park2.0x$112,500$56,619
7Salem2.1x$79,800$38,721
8Auburn2.1x$460,300$222,212
9Alloway2.2x$304,700$140,962
10Pine Ridge at Crestwood2.2x$135,900$62,235

Explore New Jersey Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in New Jersey (21)

21 results
Bergen County962,316$124,8846.8%$623,000
Middlesex County871,290$111,5498.6%$462,900
Essex County863,002$80,78914.6%$524,100
Hudson County718,323$91,79514.9%$539,700
Ocean County654,362$89,86310.5%$398,400
Monmouth County645,353$124,8456.5%$606,100
Union County579,290$103,2029.2%$529,200
Camden County527,257$88,75512.4%$287,100
Passaic County521,012$87,52213.0%$459,500
Morris County514,528$137,3264.9%$582,500
Burlington County467,805$108,1116.7%$354,000
Mercer County385,864$100,64510.3%$377,700
Somerset County349,846$140,3745.4%$552,100
Gloucester County306,954$105,1157.7%$310,400
Atlantic County276,270$78,05013.2%$295,000
Cumberland County153,305$67,43615.6%$221,400
Sussex County145,807$116,1865.5%$369,400
Hunterdon County130,160$141,7154.0%$517,200
Warren County110,849$100,8698.3%$346,500
Cape May County94,941$91,1288.7%$434,600
Salem County65,275$79,96012.7%$239,500

All Cities & Places in New Jersey (700)

700 results
Newark310,178$52,06023.4%$373,700
Jersey City294,078$97,71015.6%$566,900
Paterson158,735$55,99721.3%$360,100
Elizabeth137,302$66,55515.8%$449,300
Toms River94,956$100,1375.8%$403,600
Trenton90,338$52,53721.6%$160,700
Clifton89,379$98,2377.9%$461,900
Bayonne71,553$83,88714.4%$460,100
Camden71,496$40,54630.2%$112,000
East Orange70,090$60,83016.4%$365,900
Passaic70,002$55,37122.9%$429,900
Lakewood69,585$56,96829.9%$715,500
Union City66,463$64,31023.1%$471,600
Vineland61,006$67,86014.6%$240,700
Hoboken58,668$180,5797.8%$895,100
New Brunswick56,345$65,81032.0%$353,800
Perth Amboy55,855$61,97720.2%$370,600
Plainfield55,236$85,90815.5%$410,800
West New York52,004$71,72919.4%$465,600
Hackensack46,057$84,27712.1%$393,700
Sayreville45,838$99,9796.2%$444,100
Sicklerville44,998$105,6028.5%$278,900
Linden44,192$92,9159.6%$419,700
Kearny40,614$79,15412.5%$459,400
Fort Lee40,067$107,2747.8%$448,000
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Population Overview

New Jersey has a total population of 9,343,809, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Jersey is 40.1 years. This is 3% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Jersey is $103,556. This is 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 22% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 21% higher than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $454,400. Housing costs are 37% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Jersey is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the national average (10.1% vs 5.9%).

Education

43.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%. Notably, 17.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for New Jersey come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of New Jersey?

New Jersey has a total population of 9,343,809 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in New Jersey?

The median household income in New Jersey is $103,556, which is 28% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 700 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 21 counties.

What is the poverty rate in New Jersey?

The poverty rate in New Jersey is 9.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in New Jersey?

The largest city in New Jersey is Newark with a population of 310,178.