New Jersey

State

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2020 Population

8.89M

0.0779% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.251% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.67%

3.12% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$85,245

3.27% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$343,500

2.35% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

4.25M

0.0428% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, New Jersey had a population of 8.89M people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $85,245. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of New Jersey grew from 8.88M to 8.89M, a 0.0779% increase and its median household income grew from $82,545 to $85,245, a 3.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Jersey are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.6%), White (Hispanic) (10.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.58%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.88%).

31.6% of the households in New Jersey reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.3% of the residents in New Jersey are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Jersey are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,483 degrees awarded in 2020), Montclair State University (5,288 degrees), and Rowan University (5,221 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in New Jersey was $343,500, and the homeownership rate was 64%.

Most people in New Jersey drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in New Jersey was 2 cars per household.

New Jersey borders Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania.

About the photo: State Capitol Rotunda, Trenton, NJ

Photo by Peter Miller

Population & Diversity

New Jersey is home to a population of 8.89M people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 22.7% of New Jersey residents were born outside of the country (2.01M people).

In 2020, there were 4.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.86M people) in New Jersey than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.12M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 961k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in New Jersey are Spanish (1,368,165 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (119,892 households), and Portuguese (84,801 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

East Orange City PUMA, NJ
191,252
Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ
165,430
Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ
164,376

In 2020 there were 8,885,418 residents in New Jersey.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (149,549 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (115,778 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (123,359 people).

The following map shows all of the states in New Jersey colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

4,542,878

Women

51.1%

4,342,540

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 8,885,418 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

90.3%

2020 Citizenship

90.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90.3% of New Jersey residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in New Jersey was 90.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New Jersey compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Jersey

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.86M ± 2.99k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.12M ± 3.8k
White (Hispanic)
961k ± 9.47k

20.4%

Hispanic Population

1.82M people

20.4% of the people in New Jersey are hispanic (1.82M people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Jersey as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
263,388 ± 12,412 people
Dominican Republic
182,812 ± 10,389 people
Mexico
106,394 ± 7,960 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 263,388 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 182,812 and Mexico with 106,394.

Foreign-Born Population

22.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.01M people

22.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.99M people

As of 2020, 22.7% of New Jersey residents (2.01M people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Jersey was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New Jersey compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,368,165 households (16.4%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
119,892 households (1.43%)
Portuguese
84,801 households (1.01%)

31.6% of the households in New Jersey reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in New Jersey was Spanish. 16.4% of the households in New Jersey reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
112,295 ± 2,551
Gulf War (2001-)
47,385 ± 1,890
Korea
33,691 ± 1,070

New Jersey has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New Jersey employs 4.25M people. The largest industries in New Jersey are Elementary & secondary schools (316,361 people), Construction (234,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (208,145 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,290), Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($158,638), and Software publishing ($154,336).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,739. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

2,030,343

Women

47.8%

2,217,950

Men

52.2%

The workforce of New Jersey in 2020 was 4,248,293 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in New Jersey.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2020 there were 4,248,293 people working in New Jersey. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (38,236 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (29,220 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,330 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in New Jersey colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

4.25M

2020 Value

−0.0428%

1 Year decline

± −0.0428%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in New Jersey declined at a rate of −0.0428%, from 4.25M employees to 4.25M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Jersey, are Other managers (131,039 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (115,170 people), and Retail salespersons (92,537 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Jersey.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.25M

2020 Value

−0.0428%

1 Year decline

± −0.0428%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in New Jersey declined at a rate of −0.0428%, from 4.25M employees to 4.25M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Jersey, are Elementary & secondary schools (316,361 people), Construction (234,690 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (208,145 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Jersey, though some of these residents may live in New Jersey and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,802

Median earning men ± $493

$40,724

Median earning women ± $233

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,981), Information ($90,558), and Public Administration ($83,459).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,428), Information ($62,996), and Public Administration ($59,767).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

223,014
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
122,676
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
92,972
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$184M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$143M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$142M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New Jersey

57.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in New Jersey awarded 101,878 degrees. The student population of New Jersey in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 182,037 male students and 229,333 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Jersey are White (46,423 and 48.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19,179 and 20.1%), Black or African American (12,453 and 13.1%), and Asian (9,316 and 9.78%).

The largest universities in New Jersey by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-New Brunswick (13,483 and 13.2%), Montclair State University (5,288 and 5.19%), and Rowan University (5,221 and 5.12%).

The most popular majors in New Jersey are Liberal Arts & Sciences (8,943 and 8.78%), General Business Administration & Management (7,617 and 7.48%), and Registered Nursing (4,857 and 4.77%).

The median tuition costs in New Jersey are $12,500 for private four year colleges, and $12,230 and $22,204 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in New Jersey, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 411,370 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 411,370 students enrolled in New Jersey, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 174,199 records, of which 52.2% were women and 47.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
2,410 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
3,823 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
3,453 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Jersey was General Biological Sciences with 2,410 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New Jersey according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
13,483 degrees awarded
Montclair State University
5,288 degrees awarded
Rowan University
5,221 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-New Brunswick with 13,483 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 43,925 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Jersey, which is 0.758 times less than the 57,953 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 46,423 degrees mean that there were 2.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19,179 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($20,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($4,922) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,654) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.943% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.978% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of New Jersey in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.89M), Bachelors Degree (1.64M), and Some college (1.28M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Jersey was $343,500 in 2020, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $335,600 to $343,500, a 2.35% increase. The homeownership rate in New Jersey is 64%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in New Jersey have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Jersey is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in New Jersey is $85,245. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New Jersey was Hunterdon County, NJ with a value of $117,858, followed by Morris County, NJ and Somerset County, NJ, with respective values of $117,298 and $116,510.

In 2021, 21.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.802%.

Housing

Property

$343,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$980

$2.09M

Median Property Taxes

±$10,474

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Jersey the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New Jersey compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64%

Homeownership

2020

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 64% of the housing units in New Jersey were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in New Jersey compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Jersey was Hunterdon County, NJ with a value of $117,858, followed by Morris County, NJ and Somerset County, NJ, with respective values of $117,298 and $116,510.

The following map shows all of the counties in New Jersey colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,245

Median Household Income

± $402

3.27M

Number of Households

± 14,513

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.27M households in New Jersey grew to $85,245 from the previous year's value of $82,545.

The following chart displays the households in New Jersey distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2020, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.5% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.6%)
Public Transit (10.8%)
Carpooled (7.82%)

In 2020, 69.6% of workers in New Jersey drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.82%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Jersey have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.29% of the workforce in New Jersey have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New Jersey compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Jersey distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Jersey have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 21.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.802%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Jersey (843k out of 8.71M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Jersey is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 12.2% of the children was living in poverty in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 253 in New Jersey. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 56 per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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Health

92.4% of the population of New Jersey has health coverage, with 54.8% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.597% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.55%

Uninsured

54.8%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.597%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Jersey declined by 3.1% from 7.79% to 7.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New Jersey changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 34.4 in New Jersey.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27% in New Jersey.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 8.74% in New Jersey.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of New Jersey and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in New Jersey.

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