New Jersey
9.5 million people live in New Jersey. Its population grew 2.8% since 2020, the 22nd fastest of 51. The typical household earns $107,797 a year, 27% above the national median, and the median home is worth $530,800, 43% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 9.5 million
- 11th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $107,797
- 27% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $530,800
- 43% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 8.7%
- 3.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$107,797 per year
27% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 2nd highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$56,593 per year
20% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 6th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
8.7%
3.1 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 3rd lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
32.2 min one way
18% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 3rd highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$530,800
43% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 8th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,885 per month
21% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 5th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
63.8%
1.5 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 11th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
9,548,215
2.8% of the U.S. total. 11th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+2.8%
0.3 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 22nd highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.9%
0.2 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.5%
0.4 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 16th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
24.9%
10.2 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 2nd highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in New Jersey, at 49.6%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 49.6% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 12.6% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 11.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 2.5% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 24.0% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
7.6 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 5th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
9.2%
1.0 point below the U.S. (10.2%). 25th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.