New Jersey, US

New Jersey: State of the United States of America

About

New Jersey is a northeastern state located on the Atlantic coast. It is bordered by New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the Atlantic Ocean. New Jersey is the most densely populated state.

Some key facts about New Jersey:

  • Capital: Trenton
  • Population: Around 9 million
  • Area: 8,729 square miles
  • Nicknames: The Garden State, The Crossroads of the Revolution

Northern New Jersey is linked politically and culturally with New York City, while Southern New Jersey identifies with Philadelphia. The state has a diverse landscape including farmland, forests, beaches, and mountains.

New Jersey is an economic powerhouse, known as a major industrial, pharmaceutical, and technology hub. The Port of New York and New Jersey is one of the largest harbors in the US. Top industries include biotech, healthcare, shipping, and finance.

Culturally, New Jersey offers an eclectic blend of urban cosmopolitan life and seaside charm. It is home to over 100 beaches as well as famed boardwalks like the Jersey Shore. Popular getaways include Atlantic City.

New Jersey experiences four distinct seasons and varying climates. It played a pivotal role during the American Revolution, earning it the nickname “The Crossroads of the Revolution.”

In summary, New Jersey is a densely-populated state with sprawling suburbs, vibrant cities, natural beauty, and a strategic location. From farmland to busy metros, New Jersey provides diversity in landscapes and lifestyles.

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Location of New Jersey

Quick Facts about New Jersey

Population : 8,882,371
Country : United States of America
Head of government : Governor of New Jersey
Twitter username : NJGov
Area : 22591.4 km2
Water as percent of area : 15.69%
Land as percent of area : 84.31%
Continent : North America
Legislative body : New Jersey Legislature
Named for : Province of New Jersey
Official language : English
Altitude : 246 feet / 75 meters
Capital : Trenton
Establishment : December 12, 1787 (236 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00
Local time : 07:50:44 (19th March 2024)
Seal of New Jersey seal image
Seal of New Jersey
Seal of New Jersey seal image

Geography

New Jersey is located at 40°10'1"N 74°29'60"W (40.1670600, -74.4998700). It has 3 neighbors: Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania.

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The largest city of New Jersey is Newark with a population of 282,520. Other cities include, Jersey City population 262,075, Paterson population 144,801, Elizabeth population 128,382 and Elizabethport population 124,969. See all New Jersey cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in New Jersey (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in New Jersey.

City Name Title County Population
Somerset Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey Somerset 965,424
Newark The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. Essex 282,520
Jersey City The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. Hudson 262,075
Paterson The third most populous city in New Jersey. Passaic 144,801
Elizabeth The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. Union 128,382
Elizabethport A city in Union County, New Jersey. Union 124,969
Lakewood Township in Ocean County, New Jersey Ocean 107,439
Woodbridge Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States Middlesex 99,430
Edison Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States Middlesex 98,721
Menlo Park Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States Middlesex 97,687
Toms River Township of New Jersey Ocean 95,339
Hamilton Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States Monmouth 86,722
Clifton The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. Passaic 85,025
Trenton The capital of New Jersey. Mercer 82,957
Brick A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. Ocean 76,863
Camden The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden 73,740

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New Jersey has 3 neighbours.

  • Delaware state of the United States of America
  • New York state of the United States of America
  • Pennsylvania state in the northeastern United States

  • Atlantic County
  • Passaic County
  • Bergen County
  • Warren County
  • Somerset County
  • Middlesex County
  • Mercer County
  • Burlington County
  • Salem County
  • Hunterdon County
  • Monmouth County
  • Cape May County
  • Essex County
  • Sussex County
  • Ocean County
  • Hudson County
  • Cumberland County
  • Camden County
  • Gloucester County
  • Morris County
  • Union County

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1790 184,139 - census
1800 211,149 12.79% census
1810 245,562 14.01% census
1820 277,575 11.53% census
1830 320,823 13.48% census
1840 373,306 14.06% census
1850 489,555 23.75% census
1860 672,035 27.15% census
1870 906,096 25.83% census
1880 1,131,116 19.89% census
1890 1,444,933 21.72% census
1900 1,884,000 23.31% estimation process
1901 1,889,000 0.26% census
1902 1,917,000 1.46% census
1903 1,969,000 2.64% census
1907 2,314,000 14.91% census
1908 2,403,000 3.7% census
1910 2,537,167 5.29% census
1913 2,729,000 7.03% census
1920 3,155,900 13.53% census
1930 4,041,334 21.91% census
1940 4,160,165 2.86% census
1950 4,835,329 13.96% census
1960 6,066,782 20.3% census
1970 7,168,164 15.36% census
1980 7,364,823 2.67% census
1990 7,730,188 4.73% census
2000 8,414,350 8.13% census
2010 8,791,894 4.29% census
2011 8,828,117 0.41% estimation process
2012 8,844,942 0.19% estimation process
2013 8,856,972 0.14% estimation process
2014 8,864,525 0.09% estimation process
2015 8,867,949 0.04% estimation process
2016 8,870,827 0.03% estimation process
2017 8,885,525 0.17% estimation process
2018 8,886,025 0.01% estimation process
2019 8,882,190 -0.04% estimation process
2020 8,882,371 0% estimation process

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People born in New Jersey (200)

People born in New Jersey, including British-actress Lauren Cohan, psychologist & scholar Robert Sternberg, Animator, union organizer Bill Littlejohn, .

List

  • Patrick McDonnell (American illustrator) he was born in 17/03/1956
  • Zack Hemsey (composer) he was born in 30/05/1983
  • Jack Antonoff (American singer, musician, songwriter and record producer) he was born in 31/03/1984
  • John J. Mooney (chemical engineer and inventor) he was born in 06/04/1930
  • Jason Lutes (cartoonist) he was born in 12/07/1967
  • Joseph Nye (American political scientist) he was born in 19/01/1937
  • Melody Gardot (American pop and jazz singer) she was born in 02/02/1985
  • Deanna Russo (American television actress) she was born in 17/10/1979
  • Liza Weil (American actress) she was born in 05/06/1977
  • Patti Scialfa (American singer) she was born in 29/07/1953
  • Holly Black (American children's fiction writer) she was born in 10/11/1971
  • Martha M. Place (first woman to die in the electric chair and murder) she was born in 18/09/1849
  • Al Aronowitz (American rock journalist) he was born in 20/05/1928
  • George Papp (artist) he was born in 20/01/1916
  • Bradley Steven Perry (actor) he was born in 23/11/1998
  • Will Bradley (American trombonist) he was born in 12/07/1912
  • Charles Arthur Musès (American mathematician, cyberneticist, editor) he was born in 28/04/1919
  • Stephen P. Synnott (American astronomer) he was born in 01/01/1946

New Jersey Counties (more)

Bergen County
Bergen County

Bergen County, county in New Jersey, United States

Middlesex County
Middlesex County

Middlesex County, county in New Jersey, United States

Essex County
Essex County

Essex County, county in New York, United States

County Name Population
Bergen County 930,394
Middlesex County 822,736
Essex County 800,501
Hudson County 671,666
Monmouth County 618,381
Ocean County 614,237
Union County 555,394
Camden County 506,809
Passaic County 500,382
Morris County 491,087
Burlington County 446,596
Mercer County 367,239
Somerset County 329,331
Gloucester County 293,245
Atlantic County 262,945
Cumberland County 147,008

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