New Jersey
StatePopulation: 9,290,841 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for New Jersey from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — New Jersey
- What is the median household income in New Jersey?
- The median household income in New Jersey is $101,050 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New Jersey?
- The poverty rate in New Jersey is 7.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New Jersey?
- $427,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New Jersey?
- The median gross rent in New Jersey is $1,653 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New Jersey residents have a college degree?
- 42.9% of adults in New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
9,267,014
Median Income
$101,050
Median Home Value
$427,600
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
5.4%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,505 (+22.4%)
Home Value:
+$92,000 (+27.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-2.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.2 pp (+8.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.7 pp (+12.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
9,267,014
Median Age
40.0
Female
50.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 51.9%
Black 13.0%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Other 9.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
4.5%
Chinese
1.7%
Filipino
1.3%
Korean
1.1%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
5.1%
Mexican
2.5%
Cuban
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$101,050
±$527
Per Capita Income
$143,845
Median Family Income
$123,892
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Child Poverty Rate
10.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
8.0%
$50–75k
12.9%
$75–100k
11.4%
$100–150k
18.0%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
20.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,775,842
Owner-Occupied
63.7%
Renter-Occupied
36.3%
Vacancy Rate
7.9%
Median Home Value
$427,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,653
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.0%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+6.0%
5-Year
+64.9%
HPI (2025 Q4)
939.3
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
2.9%
$200–300k
15.8%
$300–500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
31.6%
$1M+
6.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
8.7%
$1–1.5k
26.3%
$1.5–2k
28.5%
$2–2.5k
15.9%
$2.5–3.5k
6.7%
$3.5k+
7.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.3%
1 vehicle
34.7%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3+
18.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
52.7%
Single-fam. att.
10.0%
2–4 units
8.6%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
12.1%
Mobile home
0.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
17.5%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
12.4%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
42.9%
Graduate Degree
17.1%
Some College / Associate
15.3%
Less Than High School
4.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Work from Home
15.0%
Self-Employed
4.9%
Government Workers
14.2%
Private For-Profit
80.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Prof. Services
14.3%
Retail
10.5%
Finance
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.2%
Transportation
6.6%
Construction
6.1%
Public Admin
4.4%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
46.9%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
14.8%
Production
11.3%
Construction
6.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
30.9 min
Drove Alone
63.7%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
8.5%
Work from Home
15.0%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,478,355
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
50.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
13.2%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
9.8%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 21.9%
Working age (18–64): 78.1%
65 and over: 16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
23.5%
Naturalized Citizen
56.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
12.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
47.8%
Asia
31.8%
Europe
13.4%
Africa
6.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.0%
With a Disability
10.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.6%
Uninsured
7.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.8%
Has a Computer
95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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