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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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 (237 years ago)
Time Zone :	America/New_York, Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00
Local time :	12:40:39 (18th July 2025)

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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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Fukui Prefecture (1990 )
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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

Map of countries with a smaller population than New Jersey

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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, .

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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,

Middlesex County

Middlesex County,

Essex County

Essex County,

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