New Jersey

NJ · 21 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #11 of 52
80th percentile
Median Household Income
$103,556 +37.8% vs nat'l
Rank #4 of 52
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.7% −22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #6 of 52
90th percentile
Median Home Value
$454,400 +61.2% vs nat'l
Rank #9 of 52
84th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.6% +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #5 of 52
92th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.3% +18.9% vs nat'l
Rank #48 of 52
8th percentile

At a Glance

63.8% Homeownership
92.5% Insured
43.6% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in New Jersey

# County Median Income
1 Hunterdon County $141,715
2 Somerset County $140,374
3 Morris County $137,326
4 Bergen County $124,884
5 Monmouth County $124,845
6 Sussex County $116,186
7 Middlesex County $111,549
8 Burlington County $108,111
9 Gloucester County $105,115
10 Union County $103,202

Lowest Income Counties in New Jersey

# County Median Income
21 Cumberland County $67,436
20 Atlantic County $78,050
19 Salem County $79,960
18 Essex County $80,789
17 Passaic County $87,522
16 Camden County $88,755
15 Ocean County $89,863
14 Cape May County $91,128
13 Hudson County $91,795
12 Mercer County $100,645

About New Jersey

New Jersey has a total population of 9,343,809, making it the 11th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 21 counties.

The median household income in New Jersey is $103,556, ranking 4th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 9.7% and the unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.

Housing in New Jersey has a median home value of $454,400 with a homeownership rate of 63.8%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,720 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in New Jersey