Most densely populated
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country.
Capital: TrentonLargest city: NewarkNickname: The Garden StateStatehood: 1787
New Jersey at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
22,582 km²
47th largest state
Population
9,500,851
498.8 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 11th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
23.5%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$888 billion
$89,720 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
101,199
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
75,189
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+26,010
Births minus deaths
Population change
+121,209
July 2023–June 2024
New Jersey data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore New Jersey
21 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
New Jersey, United States
Bergen County
County seat: Hackensack
954,717
Population
$62,986
Income per capita
$593,200
Median home value
5.5%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 233 mi²
- Population density
- 4,101 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
21 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about New Jersey
Edison's laboratory
Thomas Edison developed the phonograph and a practical incandescent light bulb at his Menlo Park laboratory in New Jersey.
Every county is metropolitan
All 21 New Jersey counties are part of a metropolitan statistical area.
Crossroads of the Revolution
More than 200 battles and skirmishes of the American Revolution were fought in New Jersey, including Trenton and Princeton.