Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City Overview

287,899
TOTAL POPULATION
145,921
MALE POPULATION
141,978
FEMALE POPULATION
102.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,582
PER CAPITA INCOME
$102,072
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$91,151
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,124
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
163,618
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Jersey City Zip Codes

Jersey City Area Codes

Race in Jersey City

The most populous races in Jersey City are White / Caucasian (87,792 | 30.5%), Hispanic or Latino (78,263 | 27.2%), and Asian (74,223 | 25.8%).
Race in Jersey City
Race# Population% Population
Asian74,22325.8%
Black / African American61,94621.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific200.0%
Hispanic or Latino78,26327.2%
Native / Alaskan1,6960.6%
White / Caucasian87,79230.5%
Two or more Races35,14412.2%
Some other Race27,0789.4%
Total287,899100.0%

Ancestry in Jersey City

The most populous ancestries reported in Jersey City are Thai (36,980 | 12.8%), Puerto Rican (27,704 | 9.6%), Dominican (19,386 | 6.7%), Korean (17,540 | 6.1%), and Italian (14,072 | 4.9%), together accounting for 40.2% of all Jersey City residents.
Ancestry in Jersey City
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan360.0%
African2,3380.8%
Albanian1830.1%
Alsatian240.0%
American6,2362.2%
Apache860.0%
Arab11,0353.8%
Argentinean1,2230.4%
Armenian1360.1%
Australian2480.1%
Austrian4180.2%
Bahamian770.0%
Barbadian1880.1%
Basque520.0%
Belgian600.0%
Bermudan550.0%
Bhutanese1,6390.6%
Blackfeet990.0%
Bolivian4350.2%
Brazilian8290.3%
British7240.3%
British West Indian5990.2%
Bulgarian2890.1%
Burmese2,8571.0%
Canadian6030.2%
Central American7,8812.7%
Central American Indian9180.3%
Cherokee3500.1%
Chilean1,0330.4%
Chippewa280.0%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian2,9601.0%
Costa Rican3230.1%
Croatian1540.1%
Cuban2,4170.8%
Cypriot190.0%
Czech1660.1%
Czechoslovakian310.0%
Danish3440.1%
Delaware930.0%
Dominican19,3866.7%
Dutch6160.2%
Dutch West Indian150.0%
Eastern European6360.2%
Ecuadorian5,2851.8%
Egyptian5,3871.9%
English4,5101.6%
Estonian120.0%
Ethiopian2330.1%
European1,0780.4%
Filipino6660.2%
Finnish1870.1%
French1,8100.6%
French American Indian180.0%
French Canadian2780.1%
German8,3762.9%
Ghanaian7140.3%
Greek1,0760.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro380.0%
Guatemalan2,2960.8%
Guyanese4,0221.4%
Haitian1,5320.5%
Honduran2,4450.9%
Hungarian8460.3%
Icelander190.0%
Indian (Asian)11,9674.2%
Indonesian140.0%
Inupiat10.0%
Iranian3370.1%
Irish13,4424.7%
Iroquois300.0%
Israeli1430.1%
Italian14,0724.9%
Jamaican2,8251.0%
Japanese710.0%
Jordanian100.0%
Kenyan1,2230.4%
Korean17,5406.1%
Laotian1140.0%
Latvian670.0%
Lebanese6120.2%
Liberian1380.1%
Lithuanian3450.1%
Luxembourger110.0%
Macedonian310.0%
Maltese290.0%
Mexican4,4711.5%
Mexican American Indian3170.1%
Mongolian610.0%
Moroccan1,8820.6%
Native Hawaiian340.0%
New Zealander50.0%
Nicaraguan2760.1%
Nigerian1,1130.4%
Northern European660.0%
Norwegian4990.2%
Okinawan620.0%
Pakistani3500.1%
Palestinian1720.1%
Panamanian6660.2%
Paraguayan110.0%
Peruvian1,1450.4%
Pima110.0%
Polish5,4281.9%
Portuguese7510.3%
Puerto Rican27,7049.6%
Romanian6550.2%
Russian2,9261.0%
Salvadoran1,8750.6%
Scandinavian1530.1%
Scotch-Irish3850.1%
Scottish8360.3%
Senegalese710.0%
Serbian590.0%
Sierra Leonean430.0%
Sioux380.0%
Slavic980.0%
Slovak2260.1%
Slovene370.0%
South African660.0%
South American13,4874.7%
South American Indian2360.1%
Soviet Union70.0%
Spaniard4830.2%
Spanish2630.1%
Spanish American Indian2270.1%
Sri Lankan2,1230.7%
Subsaharan African6,6112.3%
Sudanese590.0%
Swedish5960.2%
Swiss1700.1%
Syrian600.0%
Thai36,98012.8%
Tohono O'Odham90.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,7460.6%
Turkish3230.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander730.0%
Ugandan210.0%
Ukrainian1,4420.5%
Uruguayan1760.1%
Venezuelan1,0330.4%
Vietnamese4270.2%
Welsh1810.1%
West Indian6180.2%
Yugoslavian410.0%
Zimbabwean420.0%
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Immigrants in Jersey City

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Jersey City came from Asia (57,863 | 20.1%), Latin America (38,433 | 13.4%), South Central Asia (31,347 | 10.9%), India (26,965 | 9.4%), and Caribbean (19,398 | 6.7%), together accounting for 60.5% of all Jersey City residents.
Immigrants in Jersey City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa12,7684.4%
Albania640.0%
Argentina6110.2%
Asia57,86320.1%
Australia2860.1%
Austria300.0%
Bahamas70.0%
Bangladesh4700.2%
Barbados960.0%
Belarus1710.1%
Belize730.0%
Bolivia2650.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina190.0%
Brazil8300.3%
Bulgaria2150.1%
Cambodia350.0%
Cameroon1990.1%
Canada1,1410.4%
Caribbean19,3986.7%
Central America6,8142.4%
Chile6920.2%
China9,3743.3%
Colombia1,8280.6%
Congo90.0%
Costa Rica930.0%
Croatia540.0%
Cuba1,6710.6%
Czechoslovakia300.0%
Denmark650.0%
Dominica2120.1%
Dominican Republic11,9914.2%
Eastern Africa1,6720.6%
Eastern Asia12,1484.2%
Eastern Europe3,5911.3%
Ecuador2,9221.0%
Egypt5,6101.9%
El Salvador1,1470.4%
England2880.1%
Ethiopia1510.1%
Europe8,0072.8%
France7280.3%
Germany4610.2%
Ghana7900.3%
Greece1530.1%
Guatemala1,3500.5%
Guyana3,1941.1%
Haiti1,3740.5%
Honduras2,2170.8%
Hong Kong6660.2%
Hungary1470.1%
India26,9659.4%
Indonesia550.0%
Iran2580.1%
Ireland4460.2%
Israel1610.1%
Italy7910.3%
Jamaica1,7360.6%
Japan8060.3%
Jordan490.0%
Kazakhstan700.0%
Kenya1,2990.4%
Korea1,9680.7%
Laos550.0%
Latin America38,43313.4%
Latvia160.0%
Lebanon2220.1%
Liberia1380.1%
Lithuania190.0%
Malaysia670.0%
Mexico1,3450.5%
Middle Africa4160.1%
Moldova150.0%
Morocco1,6170.6%
Nepal4240.2%
Netherlands1340.1%
Nicaragua1050.0%
Nigeria7400.3%
North Macedonia400.0%
Northern Africa8,0772.8%
Northern Europe1,7240.6%
Oceania3150.1%
Pakistan2,9851.0%
Panama4840.2%
Peru7790.3%
Philippines11,0913.8%
Poland9140.3%
Portugal850.0%
Romania2160.1%
Russia7250.3%
Saudi Arabia1320.1%
Scotland80.0%
Senegal2850.1%
Serbia410.0%
Sierra Leone400.0%
Singapore1470.1%
South Africa1450.1%
South America12,2214.2%
South Central Asia31,34710.9%
South Eastern Asia13,1614.6%
Southern Europe1,2510.4%
Spain2220.1%
Sri Lanka180.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines440.0%
Sudan110.0%
Sweden180.0%
Switzerland880.0%
Syria620.0%
Taiwan6840.2%
Thailand1220.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1,5860.5%
Turkey2070.1%
Uganda680.0%
Ukraine8210.3%
Uruguay420.0%
Uzbekistan150.0%
Venezuela7970.3%
Vietnam1,5750.5%
West Indies200.0%
Western Africa2,3690.8%
Western Asia1,1210.4%
Western Europe1,4410.5%
Yemen460.0%
Zaire70.0%
Zimbabwe340.0%
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Sex and Age in Jersey City

Sex and Age in Jersey City

The most populous age groups in Jersey City are 30 to 34 Years (17,926 | 12.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (16,668 | 11.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jersey City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,632 (7.3%)9,844 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years8,433 (5.8%)7,534 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years7,195 (4.9%)7,199 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years6,896 (4.7%)5,765 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years8,608 (5.9%)8,347 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years16,310 (11.2%)15,187 (10.7%)
30 to 34 Years17,926 (12.3%)16,668 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Years15,118 (10.4%)13,369 (9.4%)
40 to 44 Years10,857 (7.4%)8,718 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years8,219 (5.6%)8,339 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years7,878 (5.4%)7,873 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years8,068 (5.5%)7,653 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years6,008 (4.1%)6,584 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years5,421 (3.7%)5,955 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years3,326 (2.3%)4,951 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years2,545 (1.7%)3,506 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years1,362 (0.9%)2,342 (1.7%)
85 Years and over1,119 (0.8%)2,144 (1.5%)
Total145,921 (100.0%)141,978 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jersey City

Median Family Size in Jersey City

The median family size in Jersey City is 3.11 persons per family, with married-couple families (45,751 | 67.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,522 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jersey City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple45,751 (67.7%)3.19
Single Male/Father5,522 (8.2%)2.66
Single Female/Mother16,338 (24.2%)3.03
Total Families67,611 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Jersey City

The median household size in Jersey City is 2.39 persons per household, with married-couple households (45,751 | 38.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (51,667 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jersey City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple45,751 (38.4%)3.23
Single Male/Father5,522 (4.6%)2.90
Single Female/Mother16,338 (13.7%)3.20
Non-family51,667 (43.3%)1.34
Total Households119,278 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jersey City

Out of a total of 119,278 households in Jersey City, 67,611 (56.7%) are family households, while 51,667 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,306, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 38,014.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jersey City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-38,014 (31.9%)
2-Person Households26,306 (22.1%)10,584 (8.9%)
3-Person Households18,959 (15.9%)1,960 (1.6%)
4-Person Households12,995 (10.9%)703 (0.6%)
5-Person Households5,639 (4.7%)206 (0.2%)
6-Person Households2,315 (1.9%)184 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households1,397 (1.2%)16 (0.0%)
Total67,611 (56.7%)51,667 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Jersey City

Fertility by Age in Jersey City

Average fertility rate in Jersey City is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Jersey City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years48 (1.0%)8.0
20 to 34 years2,842 (61.8%)71.0
35 to 50 years1,712 (37.2%)53.0
Total4,602 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jersey City

75.9% of women with births (4,602) in Jersey City are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jersey City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,038 (71.7%)804 (28.3%)
35 to 50 years1,455 (85.0%)257 (15.0%)
Total3,493 (75.9%)1,109 (24.1%)

Fertility by Education in Jersey City

Average fertility rate in Jersey City is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jersey City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School301 (6.5%)41.0
High School Diploma742 (16.1%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree512 (11.1%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree1,603 (34.8%)63.0
Graduate Degree1,444 (31.4%)79.0
Total4,602 (100.0%)59.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jersey City

24.1% of women with births in Jersey City are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 52.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jersey City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School149 (49.5%)152 (50.5%)
High School Diploma363 (48.9%)379 (51.1%)
College or Associate's Degree243 (47.5%)269 (52.5%)
Bachelor's Degree1,428 (89.1%)175 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,310 (90.7%)134 (9.3%)
Total3,493 (75.9%)1,109 (24.1%)

Income in Jersey City

Income Overview in Jersey City

Per Capita Income in Jersey City is $54,582, while median incomes of families and households are $102,072 and $91,151 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income287,899$54,582
Median Family Income67,611$102,072
Mean Family Income67,611$146,050
Median Household Income119,278$91,151
Mean Household Income119,278$132,092
Income Deficit67,611$11,124
Wage / Income Gap (%)287,89923.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)287,89976.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index287,8990.51

Earnings by Sex in Jersey City

Average Earnings in Jersey City are $60,872, $68,284 for men and $52,383 for women, a difference of 23.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Jersey City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male92,484 (55.7%)$68,284
Female73,672 (44.3%)$52,383
Total166,156 (100.0%)$60,872

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jersey City

The most common earnings brackets in Jersey City are $100,000+ for men (31,337 | 33.9%) and $100,000+ for women (17,281 | 23.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jersey City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,409 (2.6%)2,595 (3.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,990 (2.1%)1,794 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,388 (1.5%)1,933 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,359 (1.5%)1,341 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,588 (1.7%)2,780 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,806 (1.9%)1,694 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,593 (1.7%)1,464 (2.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,282 (1.4%)2,137 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,415 (1.5%)1,992 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,293 (2.5%)2,307 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,960 (4.3%)3,376 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,516 (4.9%)3,750 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,298 (3.6%)2,743 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,305 (3.6%)2,627 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,734 (4.0%)2,918 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,563 (2.8%)2,597 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,779 (6.2%)4,918 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,026 (6.5%)4,308 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910,843 (11.7%)9,117 (12.4%)
$100,000+31,337 (33.9%)17,281 (23.5%)
Total92,484 (100.0%)73,672 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jersey City

Average earnings in Jersey City are $73,023 for men and $58,334 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $121,060, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,856. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $95,417, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,834.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jersey City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,856$21,834
High School Diploma$40,698$30,536
College or Associate's Degree$55,528$33,936
Bachelor's Degree$89,262$74,458
Graduate Degree$121,060$95,417
Total$73,023$58,334

Family Income in Jersey City

Family Income Brackets in Jersey City

According to the Jersey City family income data, there are 15,551 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,825 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Jersey City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,9754.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8252.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993,6515.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994,1926.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995,4098.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998,31612.3%
$75,000 to $99,9996,4919.6%
$100,000 to $149,99912,30518.2%
$150,000 to $199,9996,82910.1%
$200,000+15,55123.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jersey City

4-person families (12,593 | 18.6%) account for the highest median family income in Jersey City with $117,807 per family, while 2-person families (28,720 | 42.5%) have the highest median income of $46,991 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jersey City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,720 (42.5%)$93,982
3-Person Families17,931 (26.5%)$103,574
4-Person Families12,593 (18.6%)$117,807
5-Person Families5,207 (7.7%)$101,205
6-Person Families2,061 (3.0%)$106,058
7+ Person Families1,099 (1.6%)$102,957
Total67,611 (100.0%)$102,072

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jersey City

The median family income in Jersey City is $102,072, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,824) having the highest median family income of $149,406, while families with no earners (6,280) have the lowest median family income of $19,621, accounting for 11.6% and 9.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Jersey City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,280 (9.3%)$19,621
1 Earner23,059 (34.1%)$64,345
2 Earners30,448 (45.0%)$143,113
3+ Earners7,824 (11.6%)$149,406
Total67,611 (100.0%)$102,072

Household Income in Jersey City

Household Income Brackets in Jersey City

With 24,094 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Jersey City, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 5,964 households (5.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Jersey City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,2766.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995,9645.0%
$15,000 to $24,9996,7995.7%
$25,000 to $34,9996,9185.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998,9467.5%
$50,000 to $74,99915,86413.3%
$75,000 to $99,99911,4519.6%
$100,000 to $149,99919,91916.7%
$150,000 to $199,99912,04710.1%
$200,000+24,09420.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jersey City

The median household income in Jersey City is $91,151, with the highest median household income of $124,399 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59,096 households (49.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,717, with 20,431 households (17.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jersey City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,640 (3.0%)$62,455
25 to 44 Years59,096 (49.5%)$124,399
45 to 64 Years36,111 (30.3%)$82,931
65+ Years20,431 (17.1%)$39,717
Total119,278 (100.0%)$91,151

Poverty in Jersey City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jersey City

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 17.5% for females among the residents of Jersey City, 75 year old and over males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,144 males (23.3%) and 686 females (53.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jersey City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,983 (18.9%)2,004 (21.0%)
5 Years339 (20.4%)686 (53.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,968 (20.1%)1,941 (22.0%)
12 to 14 Years747 (19.4%)1,094 (24.6%)
15 Years258 (22.2%)344 (23.1%)
16 and 17 Years584 (20.0%)653 (32.4%)
18 to 24 Years2,242 (20.5%)2,473 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,571 (7.5%)3,823 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,978 (7.6%)3,106 (14.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,807 (11.3%)1,816 (11.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,509 (10.8%)2,371 (16.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,481 (17.1%)2,451 (22.7%)
75 Years and over1,144 (23.3%)1,761 (23.2%)
Total18,611 (12.9%)24,523 (17.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jersey City

According to the poverty statistics in Jersey City, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.5% of males and 88.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jersey City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,491 (81.1%)7,547 (79.0%)
5 Years1,322 (79.6%)605 (46.9%)
6 to 11 Years7,837 (79.9%)6,879 (78.0%)
12 to 14 Years3,102 (80.6%)3,349 (75.4%)
15 Years904 (77.8%)1,144 (76.9%)
16 and 17 Years2,337 (80.0%)1,363 (67.6%)
18 to 24 Years8,696 (79.5%)7,631 (75.5%)
25 to 34 Years31,665 (92.5%)28,032 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years23,992 (92.4%)18,981 (85.9%)
45 to 54 Years14,221 (88.7%)14,389 (88.8%)
55 to 64 Years12,498 (89.2%)11,810 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,190 (82.9%)8,371 (77.3%)
75 Years and over3,770 (76.7%)5,839 (76.8%)
Total126,025 (87.1%)115,940 (82.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jersey City

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jersey City show that 6.6% or 3,015 of the total 45,751 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 42.0%, comprising of 74 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.0%, which includes 1,229 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jersey City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children23,148 (95.0%)1,229 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children17,173 (93.6%)1,169 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Children2,313 (81.0%)543 (19.0%)
5 or more Children102 (58.0%)74 (42.0%)
Total42,736 (93.4%)3,015 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jersey City

According to the poverty data in Jersey City, 15.1% or 836 single-father households and 26.1% or 4,260 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 households (34.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 households (95.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jersey City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children488 (13.4%)745 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children256 (15.8%)2,716 (35.1%)
3 or 4 Children92 (34.0%)646 (66.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)153 (95.6%)
Total836 (15.1%)4,260 (26.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jersey City

The poverty data for Jersey City shows that 3,015 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 5,096 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (42.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 153 household (95.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jersey City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,229 (5.0%)1,233 (11.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,169 (6.4%)2,972 (31.8%)
3 or 4 Children543 (19.0%)738 (59.5%)
5 or more Children74 (42.0%)153 (95.6%)
Total3,015 (6.6%)5,096 (23.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Jersey City

Employment by Class of Employer in Jersey City

Among the 151,313 employed individuals in Jersey City, private company employees (114,264 | 75.5%), not-for-profit organizations (9,950 | 6.6%), and local government employees (8,728 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jersey City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees114,26475.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3052.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,8434.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,9506.6%
Local Government Employees8,7285.8%
State Government Employees4,2532.8%
Federal Government Employees2,8321.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1380.1%
Total151,313100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jersey City

According to the labor force statistics for Jersey City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (234,410), 69.8% or 163,618 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 9,490 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.5% or 30,270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 298 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jersey City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,922 (19.2%)298 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Years11,224 (66.2%)1,313 (11.7%)
25 to 29 Years26,930 (85.5%)1,346 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years30,270 (87.5%)1,574 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years41,333 (86.0%)1,943 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years26,073 (80.7%)1,538 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years12,137 (77.2%)655 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years7,731 (61.4%)448 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years5,208 (26.5%)328 (6.3%)
75 Years and over911 (7.0%)21 (2.3%)
Total163,618 (69.8%)9,490 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jersey City

According to labor force statistics for Jersey City, 82.7% of individuals (144,539) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (174,775) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 7,516 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.3% or 87,994 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.6% or 2,135 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jersey City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,487 (59.6%)930 (7.4%)
High School Diploma24,820 (73.0%)2,924 (8.6%)
College / Associate Degree24,126 (81.3%)2,493 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher87,994 (89.3%)3,153 (3.2%)
Total144,539 (82.7%)9,088 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jersey City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jersey City are Computers, Engineering & Science (20,918 | 13.6%), Community & Social Service (20,554 | 13.3%), Management (18,924 | 12.3%), Business & Financial (16,507 | 10.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (15,272 | 9.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jersey City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jersey City, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.3%), Computers & Mathematics (76.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (72.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.3%), and Health Technologists (66.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jersey City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,125 (58.8%)7,799 (41.2%)
Business & Financial8,582 (52.0%)7,925 (48.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,837 (75.7%)5,081 (24.3%)
Computers & Mathematics11,652 (76.3%)3,620 (23.7%)
Architecture & Engineering3,199 (81.3%)735 (18.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science986 (57.6%)726 (42.4%)
Community & Social Service 8,278 (40.3%)12,276 (59.7%)
Education, Arts & Media587 (28.1%)1,506 (72.0%)
Legal Services & Support1,545 (46.5%)1,779 (53.5%)
Education Instruction & Library3,102 (35.4%)5,657 (64.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,044 (47.7%)3,334 (52.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,240 (33.7%)4,404 (66.3%)
Health Technologists1,567 (33.9%)3,052 (66.1%)
Total (Category)46,062 (55.1%)37,485 (44.9%)
Total (Overall)86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jersey City are Healthcare Support (5,368 | 3.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (4,346 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,106 | 2.7%), Security & Protection (3,739 | 2.4%), and Personal Care & Service (3,584 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Jersey City

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Jersey City, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (70.9%), Security & Protection (68.9%), and Law Enforcement (62.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.3%), Personal Care & Service (68.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (51.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Jersey City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support683 (12.7%)4,685 (87.3%)
Security & Protection2,576 (68.9%)1,163 (31.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,026 (70.9%)831 (29.1%)
Law Enforcement550 (62.4%)332 (37.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,631 (60.5%)1,715 (39.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,997 (48.6%)2,109 (51.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,116 (31.1%)2,468 (68.9%)
Total (Category)9,003 (42.6%)12,140 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jersey City are Office & Administration (13,990 | 9.1%), and Sales & Related (12,002 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jersey City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jersey City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,549 (54.6%)5,453 (45.4%)
Office & Administration5,048 (36.1%)8,942 (63.9%)
Total (Category)11,597 (44.6%)14,395 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jersey City are Construction & Extraction (4,907 | 3.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,815 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (71 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jersey City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jersey City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry42 (59.2%)29 (40.8%)
Construction & Extraction4,801 (97.8%)106 (2.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,678 (95.1%)137 (4.9%)
Total (Category)7,521 (96.5%)272 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jersey City are Transportation (6,677 | 4.3%), Material Moving (4,833 | 3.1%), and Production (4,225 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jersey City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jersey City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,407 (57.0%)1,818 (43.0%)
Transportation6,223 (93.2%)454 (6.8%)
Material Moving3,616 (74.8%)1,217 (25.2%)
Total (Category)12,246 (77.8%)3,489 (22.2%)
Total (Overall)86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jersey City

Employment Industries in Jersey City

The major employment industries in Jersey City include Professional & Scientific (24,927 | 16.2%), Finance & Insurance (19,666 | 12.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,076 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (12,712 | 8.2%), and Educational Services (12,421 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Jersey City

Employment Industries by Sex in Jersey City

The Jersey City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (77.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75.6%), and Educational Services (61.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jersey City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting216 (77.1%)64 (22.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,045 (92.0%)524 (8.0%)
Manufacturing4,555 (56.6%)3,490 (43.4%)
Wholesale Trade2,418 (67.6%)1,159 (32.4%)
Retail Trade7,051 (55.5%)5,661 (44.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,372 (80.3%)2,047 (19.7%)
Utilities174 (55.8%)138 (44.2%)
Information3,878 (59.6%)2,634 (40.5%)
Finance & Insurance11,987 (61.0%)7,679 (39.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,342 (64.0%)1,316 (36.0%)
Professional & Scientific15,034 (60.3%)9,893 (39.7%)
Enterprise Management89 (22.6%)305 (77.4%)
Administrative & Support4,397 (61.6%)2,737 (38.4%)
Educational Services4,732 (38.1%)7,689 (61.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,159 (24.4%)12,917 (75.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,909 (63.0%)1,123 (37.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,873 (57.9%)2,818 (42.1%)
Public Administration2,645 (54.5%)2,210 (45.5%)
Total86,429 (56.0%)67,781 (44.0%)

Education in Jersey City

School Enrollment in Jersey City

The most common levels of schooling among the 63,945 students in Jersey City are college / undergraduate (12,653 | 19.8%), elementary school (12,458 | 19.5%), and middle school (11,978 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Jersey City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6,2389.8%
Kindergarten2,9784.7%
Elementary School12,45819.5%
Middle School11,97818.7%
High School10,34016.2%
College / Undergraduate12,65319.8%
Graduate / Professional7,30011.4%
Total63,945100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jersey City

Out of a total of 63,945 students who are enrolled in schools in Jersey City, 13,748 (21.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 50,197 (78.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,599 (46.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,742 (89.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jersey City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds4,652 (79.6%)1,194 (20.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,947 (86.3%)2,053 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds12,742 (89.1%)1,562 (10.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,490 (87.9%)897 (12.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,801 (69.5%)1,232 (30.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4,993 (65.9%)2,581 (34.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,733 (58.6%)2,641 (41.4%)
35 Years and over1,828 (53.3%)1,599 (46.7%)
Total50,197 (78.5%)13,748 (21.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jersey City

Business (24,628 | 21.0%), engineering (14,500 | 12.4%), computers & mathematics (12,796 | 10.9%), social sciences (11,212 | 9.6%), and science & technology (9,034 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 117,305 individuals in Jersey City who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jersey City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12,79610.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,5773.9%
Physical & Health Sciences3,9263.4%
Psychology4,3333.7%
Social Sciences11,2129.6%
Engineering14,50012.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies9190.8%
Science & Technology9,0347.7%
Business24,62821.0%
Education5,2904.5%
Literature & Languages4,6173.9%
Liberal Arts & History4,3183.7%
Visual & Performing Arts7,8596.7%
Communications5,1224.4%
Arts & Humanities4,1743.6%
Total117,305100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jersey City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jersey City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jersey City are males with 1 vehicle (36,455, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (30,166, making up 55.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jersey City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle25,394 (29.9%)19,434 (29.4%)
1 Vehicle36,455 (43.0%)30,166 (45.6%)
2 Vehicles17,293 (20.4%)12,328 (18.6%)
3 Vehicles4,508 (5.3%)3,353 (5.1%)
4 Vehicles970 (1.1%)704 (1.1%)
5 or more Vehicles197 (0.2%)197 (0.3%)
Total84,817 (100.0%)66,182 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jersey City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jersey City are 45 to 59 minutes (22,870 commuters, 18.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (20,825 commuters, 16.9%), and 60 to 89 minutes (16,713 commuters, 13.6%).
Commute Time in Jersey City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,5631.3%
5 to 9 Minutes3,3152.7%
10 to 14 Minutes7,8206.4%
15 to 19 Minutes11,1849.1%
20 to 24 Minutes13,43210.9%
25 to 29 Minutes5,4854.5%
30 to 34 Minutes20,82516.9%
35 to 39 Minutes4,9304.0%
40 to 44 Minutes9,2817.5%
45 to 59 Minutes22,87018.6%
60 to 89 Minutes16,71313.6%
90 or more Minutes5,5834.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Jersey City

The most common commute times in Jersey City are 45 to 59 minutes (13,787 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (9,083 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jersey City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,127 (1.6%)436 (0.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,682 (2.4%)1,633 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,989 (5.7%)3,831 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes6,256 (9.0%)4,928 (9.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,794 (11.2%)5,638 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,303 (4.7%)2,182 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,478 (17.9%)8,347 (15.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,469 (3.5%)2,461 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,164 (7.4%)4,117 (7.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes13,787 (19.8%)9,083 (17.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,839 (12.7%)7,874 (14.7%)
90 or more Minutes2,742 (3.9%)2,841 (5.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jersey City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jersey City are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (15,570, 22.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (12,899, 24.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jersey City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,713 (5.3%)1,573 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,710 (2.5%)879 (1.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,765 (2.5%)1,468 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4,494 (6.5%)2,334 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,286 (6.2%)2,497 (4.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,131 (11.7%)6,575 (12.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,355 (9.1%)6,244 (11.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15,570 (22.4%)12,899 (24.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,518 (7.9%)5,156 (9.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7,816 (11.2%)5,311 (10.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,672 (3.8%)2,111 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,189 (1.7%)658 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,744 (5.4%)3,573 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,667 (3.8%)2,093 (3.9%)
Total69,630 (100.0%)53,371 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jersey City

Occupancy by Ownership in Jersey City

Of the total 119,278 dwellings in Jersey City, owner-occupied units account for 34,882 (29.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 84,396 (70.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jersey City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units34,88229.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units84,39670.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units119,278100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jersey City

Occupancy by Household Size in Jersey City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38,01431.9%
2-Person Household36,89030.9%
3-Person Household20,91917.5%
4+ Person Household23,45519.7%
Total Housing Units119,278100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jersey City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jersey City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household8,886 (23.4%)29,128 (76.6%)
2-Person Household10,964 (29.7%)25,926 (70.3%)
3-Person Household6,113 (29.2%)14,806 (70.8%)
4+ Person Household8,919 (38.0%)14,536 (62.0%)
Total Housing Units34,882 (29.2%)84,396 (70.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jersey City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jersey City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,316 (22.0%)8,219 (78.0%)
High School Diploma5,651 (25.4%)16,611 (74.6%)
College/Associate Degree5,491 (26.4%)15,325 (73.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21,424 (32.6%)44,241 (67.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jersey City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jersey City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years36,29130.4%
35 to 44 Years26,44522.2%
45 to 54 Years18,68015.7%
55 to 64 Years17,43114.6%
65 to 74 Years12,64610.6%
75 to 84 Years5,7794.8%
85 Years and Over2,0061.7%
Total119,278100.0%

Housing Finances in Jersey City

Median Income by Occupancy in Jersey City

Median Income by Occupancy in Jersey City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied34,882 (29.2%)$131,906
Renter-Occupied84,396 (70.8%)$75,953
Average119,278 (100.0%)$91,151

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jersey City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jersey City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000601 (1.7%)4,053 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999391 (1.1%)2,215 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999603 (1.7%)5,342 (6.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999536 (1.5%)3,238 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999412 (1.2%)2,634 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,431 (4.1%)5,520 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,093 (6.0%)6,799 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,861 (11.1%)11,973 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,238 (9.3%)8,211 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,562 (18.8%)13,407 (15.9%)
$150,000 or more15,154 (43.4%)21,004 (24.9%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)84,396 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jersey City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jersey City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300369 (1.1%)2,882 (3.4%)
$300 to $499535 (1.5%)2,656 (3.2%)
$500 to $7991,959 (5.6%)3,772 (4.5%)
$800 to $9991,808 (5.2%)3,612 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,519 (15.8%)17,448 (20.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9993,934 (11.3%)18,687 (22.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,121 (11.8%)10,541 (12.5%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,053 (11.6%)7,684 (9.1%)
$3,000 or more12,584 (36.1%)15,809 (18.7%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)84,396 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jersey City

Housing Structures in Jersey City

Housing Structures in Jersey City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,0046.7%
Single Unit, Attached9,2677.8%
2 Unit Apartments25,73121.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13,42211.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,6659.8%
10 or more Apartments51,11642.8%
Mobile Home / Other730.1%
Total119,278100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jersey City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jersey City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,248 (78.1%)1,756 (21.9%)
Single Unit, Attached5,906 (63.7%)3,361 (36.3%)
2 Unit Apartments11,465 (44.6%)14,266 (55.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,570 (19.2%)10,852 (80.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,472 (12.6%)10,193 (87.4%)
10 or more Apartments7,221 (14.1%)43,895 (85.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Total34,882 (29.2%)84,396 (70.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jersey City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jersey City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room795 (2.3%)7,485 (8.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,412 (15.5%)32,436 (38.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,884 (42.7%)37,933 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,009 (23.0%)5,361 (6.4%)
8 or more Rooms5,782 (16.6%)1,181 (1.4%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)84,396 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jersey City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jersey City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25,736 (73.8%)50,049 (59.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas824 (2.4%)2,250 (2.7%)
Electricity6,011 (17.2%)27,627 (32.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,783 (5.1%)1,867 (2.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels274 (0.8%)643 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used254 (0.7%)1,960 (2.3%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)84,396 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jersey City

Household Vehicle Usage in Jersey City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5,740 (16.5%)40,205 (47.6%)
1 Vehicle17,279 (49.5%)34,611 (41.0%)
2 Vehicles8,605 (24.7%)8,463 (10.0%)
3 or more Vehicles3,258 (9.3%)1,117 (1.3%)
Total34,882 (100.0%)84,396 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jersey City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jersey City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units10,31224,570
Median Property Value$447,600$532,600
Median Household Income$99,847$12,293
Monthly Housing Costs$1,083$12,411
Real Estate Taxes$7,353$412

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jersey City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jersey City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000496 (4.8%)513 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999139 (1.3%)210 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,868 (18.1%)2,880 (11.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,525 (34.2%)7,806 (31.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,621 (25.4%)6,715 (27.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999867 (8.4%)3,293 (13.4%)
$1,000,000 or more796 (7.7%)3,153 (12.8%)
Total10,312 (100.0%)24,570 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jersey City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jersey City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000459 (4.4%)203 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,999767 (7.4%)533 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999664 (6.4%)784 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,007 (9.8%)767 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,323 (12.8%)1,086 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999942 (9.1%)2,538 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,289 (22.2%)2,296 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more2,861 (27.7%)4,273 (17.4%)
Total10,312 (100.0%)24,570 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jersey City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jersey City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,091 (20.3%)150,109 (610.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,519 (14.7%)5,325 (21.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x803 (7.8%)5,155 (21.0%)
4.0x or more5,732 (55.6%)3,885 (15.8%)
Total10,312 (100.0%)24,570 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jersey City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jersey City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800147 (1.4%)154 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499235 (2.3%)163 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4999,052 (87.8%)310 (1.3%)
Total10,312 (100.0%)24,570 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jersey City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jersey City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jersey City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years22,851 (97.4%)609 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years35,773 (94.9%)1,912 (5.1%)
19 to 25 Years21,591 (86.6%)3,356 (13.5%)
26 to 34 Years53,645 (88.8%)6,734 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years43,334 (90.2%)4,685 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years28,225 (87.6%)4,008 (12.4%)
55 to 64 Years25,062 (88.9%)3,126 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years18,815 (96.5%)678 (3.5%)
75 Years and older12,172 (97.3%)342 (2.7%)
Total261,468 (91.1%)25,450 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jersey City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jersey City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born22,851 (97.4%)609 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen35,773 (94.9%)1,912 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21,591 (86.6%)3,356 (13.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jersey City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jersey City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032,880 (89.4%)3,915 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99931,913 (85.8%)5,267 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,815 (85.8%)5,270 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,219 (90.0%)2,574 (10.0%)
$100,000 and over140,211 (94.5%)8,241 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jersey City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jersey City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 69,642 (41.1%)14,151 (60.3%)
6 to 18 Years18,718 (49.7%)18,178 (48.2%)
19 to 25 Years5,455 (21.9%)16,324 (65.4%)
25 to 34 Years7,396 (12.2%)46,861 (77.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,755 (14.1%)37,120 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,776 (21.0%)22,169 (68.8%)
55 to 64 Years8,053 (28.6%)17,871 (63.4%)
65 to 74 Years16,901 (86.7%)8,354 (42.9%)
75 Years and over11,861 (94.8%)3,875 (31.0%)
Total91,557 (31.9%)184,903 (64.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jersey City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jersey City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years952 (4.8%)521 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,363 (3.0%)1,084 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,060 (7.2%)4,970 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,526 (17.6%)2,919 (27.0%)
75 Years and over1,875 (38.2%)3,126 (41.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jersey City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jersey City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years42 (0.2%)56 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years107 (0.2%)105 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years554 (1.0%)707 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years358 (4.1%)607 (5.6%)
75 Years and over575 (11.7%)790 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jersey City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years200 (1.0%)102 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years285 (0.6%)126 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years613 (1.1%)739 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years161 (1.9%)575 (5.3%)
75 Years and over233 (4.7%)545 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jersey City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years734 (3.7%)323 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years825 (1.8%)707 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,506 (2.7%)1,275 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years299 (3.5%)606 (5.6%)
75 Years and over494 (10.1%)962 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jersey City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years84 (0.4%)179 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years335 (0.7%)266 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,980 (3.5%)3,086 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,096 (12.6%)2,172 (20.1%)
75 Years and over1,449 (29.5%)2,640 (34.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jersey City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years153 (0.8%)249 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years123 (0.3%)164 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years859 (1.5%)1,241 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years502 (5.8%)539 (5.0%)
75 Years and over680 (13.8%)1,467 (19.3%)

Technology Access in Jersey City

Computing Device Access in Jersey City

Computing Device Access in Jersey City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop98,69882.8%
Smartphone109,00991.4%
Tablet67,59356.7%
No Computing Device6,1035.1%
Total119,278100.0%

Internet Access in Jersey City

Internet Access in Jersey City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet390.0%
Broadband Home93,78078.6%
Cellular Data Only13,47611.3%
Satellite Internet3,4032.9%
No Internet10,9229.2%
Total119,278100.0%

Jersey City Summary

Jersey City is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark. It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county's largest city. As of 2019, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that Jersey City's population was 265,549, with the largest population increase of any municipality in New Jersey since 2010, an increase of about 9.4% from the 2010 United States Census, when the city's population was at 247,597.

History

The area that is now Jersey City was inhabited by the Lenape, a collection of tribes (later called Delaware Indian). In 1609, Henry Hudson, seeking an alternate route to East Asia, anchored his small vessel Halve Maen (English: Half Moon) at Sandy Hook, Harsimus Cove and Weehawken Cove, and elsewhere along what was later named the North River. After spending nine days surveying the area and meeting its inhabitants, he sailed as far north as Albany. By 1621, the Dutch West India Company was organized to manage this new territory and in June 1623, New Netherland became a Dutch province, with headquarters in New Amsterdam.

Geography

Jersey City is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, opposite Manhattan Island, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is bordered by Bayonne to the south, Hoboken to the north, and Kearny to the west. The city is divided into five wards, which are further divided into neighborhoods. The city is located on the Newark Bay, a natural harbor that is home to the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Economy

Jersey City is a major economic center in the New York metropolitan area. It is home to the world headquarters of several major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, and Merrill Lynch. The city is also home to a number of corporate headquarters, including Verizon, Panasonic, and Prudential Financial.
The city is also a major transportation hub, with the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest port on the East Coast, located in Jersey City. The city is also served by the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, the PATH rapid transit system, and the New Jersey Turnpike.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, Jersey City had a population of 247,597, making it the second-most populous city in New Jersey. The population was spread out, with 33.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.7 years.
The racial makeup of the city was 44.2% White, 32.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.8% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $47,831, and the median income for a family was $54,033. Males had a median income of $41,919 versus $37,819 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,812. About 15.2% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Jersey City is a major economic center in the New York metropolitan area, home to the world headquarters of several major financial institutions, and a major transportation hub. It is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, with a population of 247,597 as of the 2010 United States Census. The city is diverse, with 44.2% White, 32.2% African American, 8.2% Asian, and 25.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median income for a household in the city was $47,831, and the median income for a family was $54,033. Jersey City is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jersey City?
Total Population of Jersey City is 287,899.
What is the Total Male Population of Jersey City?
Total Male Population of Jersey City is 145,921.
What is the Total Female Population of Jersey City?
Total Female Population of Jersey City is 141,978.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jersey City?
There are 102.78 Males per 100 Females in Jersey City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jersey City?
There are 97.30 Females per 100 Males in Jersey City.
What is the Median Population Age in Jersey City?
Median Population Age in Jersey City is 34.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jersey City
Average Family Size in Jersey City is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jersey City
Average Household Size in Jersey City is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jersey City?
Per Capita income in Jersey City is $54,582.
What is the Median Family Income in Jersey City?
Median Family Income in Jersey City is $102,072.
What is the Median Household income in Jersey City?
Median Household Income in Jersey City is $91,151.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jersey City?
Income or Wage Gap in Jersey City is 23.3%.
Women in Jersey City earn 76.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jersey City?
Family Income Deficit in Jersey City is $11,124.
Families that are below poverty line in Jersey City earn $11,124 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jersey City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jersey City is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jersey City?
There are 163,618 People in the Labor Forcein in Jersey City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jersey City?
69.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Jersey City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jersey City?
Unemployment Rate in Jersey City is 5.8%.