Demographics in Jersey City, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Jersey City?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

289,691

Male

146,195

50.5%

Female

143,496

49.5%

Median Age

34.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

28.7%

Black

21.4%

Hispanic

25.7%

Asian

25.8%

Two or More

13.6%

Other

9.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

38.6%

High School or Higher

53.3%

Foreign Born

41.3%

Veterans

1.5%

Married

37.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Jersey City, NJ has a population of 289,691 with a median age of 34.7. The racial makeup is 28.7% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 21.4% Black, 25.8% Asian. About 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 41.3%.