New Jersey
U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
9,234,024 Population
7,354.83 Square Miles
1,255.51 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
40 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.1%
18 to 34
21.25%
35 to 64
40.47%
65 and Over
16.18%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
49.16%
Female
50.84%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
22.91%
Native
77.09%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
25.1%
2000 to 2009
25.24%
1990 to 1999
21.77%
Before 1990
27.88%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.5%
High School Grad or Higher
90.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.5%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.53%
Dropped Out
2.47%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
68.07%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$46,691
Median Household Income
$89,703
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.77%
Unemployed
6.23%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
9.76%
Population Under 18
Poverty
13.54%
Non-poverty
86.46%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
8.72%
Non-poverty
91.28%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
31 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
7.55%
With Health Insurance Coverage
92.45%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.66
Number of Households
3,397,156
Marital Status
Single
48.66%
Married
51.34%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
36.87%
Now Married
53.53%
Widowed
2.5%
Divorced
7.1%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.81%
Now Married
49.27%
Widowed
8.68%
Divorced
10.25%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.02%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
3,738,342
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.87%
Vacant
9.13%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
63.82%
Renter Occupied
36.18%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
15.51%
For Sale
7.94%
Other
76.55%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1968
Types of Structures
Single Unit
62.89%
Multi Unit
36.18%
Mobile Home
0.9%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.02%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
65.59%
Without Mortgage
34.41%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$355,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,436
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
10.33%