About Jersey City
Learn more about the city of Jersey City by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Jersey City will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Jersey City. You can also view apartments for rent in Jersey City, NJ by clicking the link and search box below.
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Jersey City Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 13.92% |
| 10-17 | 10.73% |
| 18-29 | 20.06% |
| 30-39 | 17.94% |
| 40-49 | 14.14% |
| 50-64 | 13.47% |
| 65 & Over | 9.74% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 14.92 sq mi |
| Total Population | 237,885 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 94th percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 85th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 21st percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 8th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $39,861 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $48,813 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 47th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 20th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 42nd percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 20th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 37th percentile |
| Single | 63rd percentile |
| Married With Children | 18th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 19th percentile |
| Single With Children | 14th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 49th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | JERSEY CITY |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 9.70 : 1 |
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