Jersey City, New Jersey

Population Data for Jersey City, NJ:

Population – 240055
Male – 48.80 %
Female – 51.20 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 34.01 %
Hispanic – 28.31 %
African American – 28.32 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.45 %
Asian – 16.20 %

Geographic Data for Jersey City, New Jersey:

Population Density – 15,793.74 per sq. mi
Elevation – 21 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Jersey City:

In Elementary School – 28,845 (42.45 %)
In High School – 13,869 (20.41 %)
In College – 17,838 (26.25 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 28,200 (18.14 %)
Associate’s Degree – 5,638 (3.63 %)
Some College, No Degree – 24,801 (15.95 %)
High School Graduate – 39,720 (25.55 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 16,435 (10.57 %)

Employment and Household Data for Jersey City, NJ:

Percentage of People Employed – 55.37 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 6.13 %
Unemployment Level – 9.97 %

Median Household Income – $43,446.83
Average Household Size – 2.56

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 39.41 %
2 Vehicles – 13.05 %
3 or more Vehicles – 3.68 %

Average Cost to Rent in Jersey City - $5,001 per month