2025 Compare Cities People:
Jersey City, NJ vs San Antonio, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Antonio is 0% more densely populated than Jersey City.
- People are 3.1% less likely to be married in San Antonio.
- The Median Age is 0.6 years younger in San Antonio.
 Jersey City, NJSan Antonio, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,434,540329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 space3
 Population - 2010248,324  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,144,646285,036,114
 Population - 1990228,537  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock36.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.9%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock2,960.293.4
 Land Area14.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.7264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jersey City, NJSan Antonio, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Jersey City, NJSan Antonio, TXUnited States
 White22.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.0%12.2%
 Asian25.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock65.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Jersey City, NJSan Antonio, TXUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.5%50.2%
 Never Married42.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households115,654  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock333,91380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households48,402  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

no  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Jersey City

Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

   |    Reply

I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Antonio


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.