Cities in New Jersey - Census Data

19 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across New Jersey.

All Cities

NewarkPopulation: 307,188
Income: $48,416Poverty: 24.7%BA+: 17.4%
 Jersey CityPopulation: 289,691
Income: $94,813Poverty: 15.6%BA+: 53.1%
 PatersonPopulation: 157,660
Income: $53,766Poverty: 23.6%BA+: 12.5%
 ElizabethPopulation: 135,887
Income: $63,874Poverty: 15.3%BA+: 14.2%
 Toms RiverPopulation: 93,915
Income: $95,759Poverty: 6.3%BA+: 35.2%
 TrentonPopulation: 89,966
Income: $47,102Poverty: 24.7%BA+: 16.7%
 CliftonPopulation: 89,247
Income: $99,003Poverty: 7.4%BA+: 34.5%
 CamdenPopulation: 71,471
Income: $40,450Poverty: 28.5%BA+: 9.6%
 BayonnePopulation: 70,468
Income: $81,285Poverty: 14.4%BA+: 39.7%
 LakewoodPopulation: 69,884
Income: $57,576Poverty: 29.3%BA+: 31.3%
 PassaicPopulation: 69,651
Income: $56,780Poverty: 23.0%BA+: 16.9%
 East OrangePopulation: 69,183
Income: $59,872Poverty: 17.6%BA+: 22.9%
 Union CityPopulation: 66,375
Income: $65,369Poverty: 21.3%BA+: 28.4%
 VinelandPopulation: 60,692
Income: $65,854Poverty: 13.9%BA+: 23.4%
 HobokenPopulation: 58,340
Income: $176,943Poverty: 7.1%BA+: 83.1%
 New BrunswickPopulation: 55,744
Income: $60,248Poverty: 31.6%BA+: 24.0%
 Perth AmboyPopulation: 55,278
Income: $58,490Poverty: 20.0%BA+: 15.2%
 PlainfieldPopulation: 54,515
Income: $80,334Poverty: 17.1%BA+: 22.8%
 West New YorkPopulation: 51,683
Income: $67,139Poverty: 21.4%BA+: 33.5%

New Jersey Cities FAQ

How many cities in New Jersey have over 50,000 people?
There are 19 cities in New Jersey with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Newark with 307,188.
Which New Jersey city has the highest median income?
Hoboken has the highest median household income at $176,943 among New Jersey cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which New Jersey city has the lowest poverty rate?
Toms River has the lowest poverty rate at 6.3% among cities tracked.

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