Jersey City

40.7178° N, 74.0431° W

Overview for Jersey City, NJ

289,691 people live in Jersey City, where the median age is 34.7 and the average individual income is $57,746. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

289,691

Total Population

34.7 years

Median Age

High

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

$57,746

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City has 123,132 households, with an average household size of 2.33. 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. 289,691 people call Jersey City home. The population density is 19,648.67 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

289,691

Total Population

High

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

34.7

Median Age

50.47 / 49.53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 12.41%

0-9 Years

10-17: 7.57%

10-17 Years

18-24: 7.4%

18-24 Years

25-64: 60.9%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.04%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.68%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 19966 (11%)
  • High School Degree 42570 (23%)
  • Associate Degree 16165 (9%)
  • Bachelor Degree 61859 (34%)
  • Graduate Degree 43577 (24%)
123,132

Total Households

2.33

Average Household Size

$57,746

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 32,201 (26%)

Without Children: 90,931 (74%)

Marital Status

Married 33%
Single 36%
Divorced 6%
Separated 5%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 8%

White Collar: 92%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 4%
15 to 29 Minutes 10%
30 to 59 Minutes 20%
60+ Minutes 7%

Schools in Jersey City, NJ

Primary Schools (34)
Middle Schools (5)
High Schools (11)
Mixed Schools (19)
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
President Barack Obama Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Patricia M. Noonan School PS #26
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
The Ethical Community Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Learning Community Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Charles E. Trefurt School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
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