Jersey City, New Jersey Population History 1860 - 2021

What is the current population of Jersey City?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Jersey City is 283,927. Jersey City, New Jersey is the 75th largest city in the US.

Jersey City Geography [top]

What county is Jersey City, New Jersey in?

Jersey City is located entirely in Hudson County.

What is the size of Jersey City, New Jersey in square miles?

Jersey City has an area of 14.8 square miles. Jersey City is the 10th largest city, by area, in New Jersey.

Jersey City Population Facts [top]

What was the peak population of Jersey City?

The peak population of Jersey City was in 1930, when its population was 316,715. In 1930, Jersey City was the 23rd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 75th largest city in the US. Jersey City is currently 10.4% smaller than it was in 1930.

How quickly is Jersey City growing?

Jersey City has grown 18.2% since the 2000. Jersey City, New Jersey's growth is about average. 45% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

Is Jersey City the biggest city in New Jersey?

No, Jersey City is the second largest city in the state of New Jersey based on population. The biggest city, Newark, is 1.1x bigger than Jersey City.

What is the population density of Jersey City, New Jersey?

Jersey City has a population density of 16,736.3 people per square mile. Jersey City has the 8th highest population density in New Jersey.

Jersey City Demographics [top]

What is the voting age population of Jersey City, New Jersey?

The total voting age population of Jersey City, New Jersey, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 153,897. The voting age population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 11.1% of the residents of Jersey City are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Jersey City, New Jersey?

The racial demographics of Jersey City are 35.9% White, 25.1% Asian, 22.9% Black, 11.8% Other, 3.8% Two or more races and 0.5% American Indian. Additionally, 28.5% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey residents are below the poverty line?

In Jersey City, 17.2% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 24.8%. On a per-household basis, 13.7% of families are below the poverty line in Jersey City.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 68.5% of Jersey City residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Jersey City, New Jersey residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 87.6% of Jersey City residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 47.5% have a bachelor's degree and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Jersey City residents aged 5 and older, 53.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 23.2% of residents speak Spanish at home, 14.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 11.5% speak an Asian language.

Jersey City Income & Labor Statistics [top]

What is the unemployment rate in Jersey City, New Jersey?

The unemployment rate in Jersey City is 5.7%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey residents work for the government?

In Jersey City, 10.4% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Jersey City, New Jersey?

The median household income in Jersey City is $70,752.

Jersey City Housing & Rent Statistics [top]

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Jersey City, New Jersey?

In Jersey City, 29.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Jersey City, New Jersey?

Renters occupy 70.9% of housing units in Jersey City.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Jersey City, 36.4% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Jersey City, New Jersey housing units were built after 2000?

In Jersey City, 19.3% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 22,100 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Jersey City, New Jersey?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Jersey City is $1,401.

What percentage of households in Jersey City, New Jersey have broadband internet?

In Jersey City, 85.6% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Jersey City Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	283,927	75
2020	291,927	71
2019	262,075	80
2018	265,549	78
2017	270,753	75
2016	264,152	77
2015	264,290	75
2014	262,146	74
2013	257,342	74
2012	254,441	75
2011	251,616	75
2010	247,597	75
2000	240,028	73
1990	228,475	67
1980	223,532	61
1970	260,545	54
1960	276,101	47
1950	299,017	37
1940	301,173	30
1930	316,715	23
1920	298,103	22
1910	267,779	19
1900	206,433	17
1890	163,003	19
1880	120,722	17
1870	82,546	17
1860	29,226	28