New Jersey Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,029,857 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1036.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,476,039 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Jersey grew by 6.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 9,261,689 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Jersey has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,200 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.63% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Jersey is about 30% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $359,215 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,653 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Jersey is about 18.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,653 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Jersey spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,865 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,109 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Jersey:
Cape May County (18.1 min), Cumberland County (20.8 min), Atlantic County (21.6 min).
Slowest:
Hudson County (32.9 min), Sussex County (32.3 min), Hunterdon County (31.1 min).
The average commute time in New Jersey is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Jersey has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Jersey:
Somerset County (0.4), Morris County (0.4), Hunterdon County (0.4).
Lowest:
Cumberland County (0.2), Salem County (0.2), Passaic County (0.3).
Health
New Jersey has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Jersey | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Jersey:
Morris County (0.8), Hunterdon County (0.8), Somerset County (0.8).
Lowest:
Cumberland County (0.8), Salem County (0.8), Passaic County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Jersey.
What is the population of New Jersey?
The population of New Jersey is 9,029,857, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Jersey?
The population density of New Jersey is 1036.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Jersey?
The median household income in New Jersey is $101,200, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Jersey?
The median home price in New Jersey is $359,215, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Jersey?
The unemployment rate in New Jersey is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.