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Overview for Jersey City, NJ

287,146 people live in Jersey City, where the median age is 34.5 and the average individual income is $48,404. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

287,146

Total Population

34.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,404

Average individual Income

Around Jersey City, NJ

There's plenty to do around Jersey City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

82
Very Walkable
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
69
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Blue Dove Coffee, Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe, and Nora Gardner.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.25 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.28 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.81 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.19 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.5 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.78 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City has 115,654 households, with an average household size of 2.46. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jersey City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 287,146 people call Jersey City home. The population density is 19,476.06 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

287,146

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.5

Median Age

50.31 / 49.69%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
115,654

Total Households

2.46

Average Household Size

$48,404

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Jersey City, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Jersey City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Jersey City

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