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Population of Jersey City, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)14.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)20,444.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.51% (4485)
Growth Since 202014.76% (38767)
Rank in State2nd
Rank in Country71th

The population of Jersey City, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 301,419. This is an increase of 1.51% (4485 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Jersey City by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Jersey City by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Jersey City by Age

Jersey City Population Pyramid 2022
Jersey City Median Age
34.2
Total
33.8
Male
34.7
Female
Jersey City Sex Ratio
49.95%
131,195
Male
50.05%
131,457
Female
Jersey City Age Dependency Ratio
16.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
30.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Jersey City Adults
208,263
Adults
(29,050 of whom are seniors) in Jersey City.

Population of Jersey City by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate