New Jersey

State

Counties in New Jersey

Cities in New Jersey

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of New Jersey

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.6%

Households with Children

31.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,022,218

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.3%
High School / GED: 25.3%
Some College or Associate's: 21.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.8%
Single Parents: 9.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.8%
Living Alone: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 22.5%
Asian: 10.1%
Black or African American: 12.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 29.6%
South Asian: 51.6%
Southeast Asian: 16.1%
Central Asian: 0.4%
Other Asian: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 11.6%
Puerto Rican: 22.7%
Cuban: 4.5%
Dominican: 17.9%
Central American: 13.7%
South American: 23.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 2.4%
Other White: 56.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 47.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 6.0%
Caribbean: 12.6%
Other Black: 33.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 13.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 10.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 66.9%
Spanish: 17.2%
European & Indo-European: 8.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 5.1%
Arabic: 0.9%
Other: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 6.6%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources