3.4 M
Households
2.68
Average household size
67%
Family households
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average household size | 2.68 | 2.51 |
National ranking
New Jersey ranks #23 of 35 states by average household size.
| #1 | Minnesota | 2,320,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 2,320,000 |
| #3 | Kentucky | 1,820,000 |
| #4 | Louisiana | 1,770,000 |
| #5 | Oregon | 1,680,000 |
| #6 | Oklahoma | 1,580,000 |
| #7 | Nevada | 1,240,000 |
| #8 | Utah | 1,060,000 |
| #9 | New Mexico | 830,000 |
| #10 | Maine | 605,000 |
| #11 | New Hampshire | 570,000 |
| #12 | Montana | 460,000 |
| #13 | Rhode Island | 429,000 |
| #14 | South Dakota | 365,000 |
| #15 | Delaware | 400 |
| #16 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #17 | California | 13.6 |
| #18 | Texas | 10.9M |
| #19 | Florida | 8.6M |
| #20 | Vermont | 8 |
| #21 | New York | 7.6M |
| #22 | Massachusetts | 2.77 |
| #23 | New Jersey | 2.68 |
| #24 | Georgia | 2.66 |
| #25 | Arizona | 2.55 |
| #26 | Virginia | 2.53 |
| #27 | Illinois | 2.51 |
| #28 | Indiana | 2.51 |
| #29 | Tennessee | 2.5 |
| #30 | North Carolina | 2.48 |
| #31 | Michigan | 2.47 |
| #32 | Ohio | 2.42 |
| #33 | Missouri | 2.42 |
| #34 | Wisconsin | 2.36 |
| #35 | Washington | 2.36 |
Overview
In New Jersey, households stands at 3.4 M (households). The U.S. figure for Average household size is 2.51, versus 2.68 for New Jersey. Other households indicators for New Jersey — Average household size: 2.68; Family households: 67%.
Did you know?
- New Jersey households are larger than the U.S. average, with more multigenerational homes.