New Jersey
| Population: | 8,724,560 |
| Pop. Change: | 4% |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Metro Area: | Trenton-Ewing, Atlantic City, ... 4 more |
| County: | Bergen, Middlesex, ... 21 more |
| City: | Newark, Jersey City, ... 745 more |
| Zip Code: | 07055, 08701, ... 736 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, New Jersey's population is 8,724,560 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.69 percent.
The median home cost in New Jersey is $442,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.91 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, New Jersey's cost of living is 22.50% Higher than the U.S. average.
New Jersey public schools spend $9,180 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in New Jersey.
The unemployment rate in New Jersey is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. New Jersey jobs have Decreased by 0.51 percent.
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People
The 2007 New Jersey, NJ, population is 8,724,560. There are 1,175 people per square mile (population density).
Family in New Jersey, NJ
The median age is 36.8. The US median is 37.6. 57.71% of people in New Jersey, NJ, are married. 7.52% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.75 people. 25.44% of people are married, with children. 8.03% have children, but are single.
Race in New Jersey, NJ
71.19% of people are white, 13.63% are black, 6.68% are asian, 0.25% are native american, and 8.81% claim 'Other'.
15.05% of the people in New Jersey, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 84.95% are non-hispanic).
New Jersey People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in New Jersey, NJ, is 4.10%, with job growth of -0.51%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.45%.
New Jersey, NJ Taxes
New Jersey, NJ,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 3.48%.
New Jersey, NJ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $30,763, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $63,167.
New Jersey Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | -0.51% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 14.45% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.48% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $30,763 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $63,167 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.07% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.30% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.70% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.14% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.50% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.81% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 15.82% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 8.16% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.37% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.14% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.72% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.42% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.60% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.39% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.18% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.78% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.90% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in New Jersey, NJ, is $442,800. Home appreciation is -0.91% over the last year. The median age of New Jersey, NJ, real estate is 40 years.
New Jersey, NJ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 31.59% of the New Jersey, NJ, population. 7.47% of houses and apartments in New Jersey, NJ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
New Jersey Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 40 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $442,800 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.91% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 61.57% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.47% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 31.59% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $24.28 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.30% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.66% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.91% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.20% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.80% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.13% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.64% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 30.09% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 16.88% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 9.16% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 9.59% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 2.74% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.07% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.94% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.47% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.72% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.12% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.99% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.84% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.29% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 18.56% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 241 physicians per capita in New Jersey, NJ. The US average is 170.
New Jersey, NJ Health Index
Air quality in New Jersey, NJ is 38 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in New Jersey, NJ is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 14 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
New Jersey Health SperlingViews
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Crime
New Jersey, NJ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
New Jersey, NJ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
New Jersey Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
New Jersey, NJ, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 19 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 111.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in New Jersey, NJ. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 22. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
New Jersey Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
New Jersey, NJ, schools spend $9,180 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 557 students per librarian, and 479 children per counselor in New Jersey, NJ schools.
New Jersey Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in New Jersey, NJ, takes 32 minutes. 73% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 9% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
New Jersey Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means New Jersey, NJ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means New Jersey, NJ is more expensive.
Overall, New Jersey, NJ cost of living is 122.50.
New Jersey Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
57.65% of the people in New Jersey, NJ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 40.38% are Catholic; 7.78% are Protestant; 0.24% are LDS; 2.28% are another Christian faith; 5.53% in New Jersey, NJ are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 1.42% affilite with Islam.
New Jersey Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 57.65% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 40.38% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.78% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.24% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.47% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.10% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.79% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.22% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.72% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.49% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.28% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.53% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.42% | 0.54% |
Voting
53.84% of the people in New Jersey, NJ are registered as Democrats. 45.32% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.84%.
New Jersey Voting SperlingViews
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I live in Southern New Jersey. I grew up in southern California so was unure about being here, but 16 years later I'm still here. But it is time for me to... (read more)Have an opinion about New Jersey? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for New Jersey Click Here
