Demographics & People — Jersey City, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 289,691 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~304,500 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Total Households | 123,132 |
| Family Households | 67,716 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7474 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83,229 |
| Black or African American | 62,146 |
| Asian | 74,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74,443 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 170,827 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 78,263 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 44,452 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 27,704 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 19,386 |
| Italian | 14,072 |
| Hispanic: South American | 13,487 |
| Irish | 13,442 |
| German | 8,376 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 7,881 |
Language
| English Only | 132,549 |
| Spanish | 52,818 |
| Population 5+ | 269,701 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 4,312 |
| Population 18+ | 229,376 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jersey City, New Jersey.