New Jersey


Map of New Jersey

New Jersey

The Garden State features diverse geography from urban centers to farmland and coastal areas. Known for pharmaceutical industry, chemical manufacturing, and tourism.

Capital: Trenton

Population: 9.29 million

Electoral Votes: 14

Governor: Phil Murphy (Democratic)

Largest City: Newark

State Website: nj.gov

Next Election: November 4, 2025

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Andy Kim
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Cory Booker
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Donald Norcross
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
Camden

Jeff Van Drew
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Cape May

Chris Smith
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Trenton

Josh Gottheimer
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Hackensack

Frank Pallone
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Long Branch

Tom Kean Jr.
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 7
Westfield

Rob Menendez
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 8
Jersey City

Bill Pascrell
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 9
Paterson

Mikie Sherrill
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 11
Morristown

Bonnie Watson Coleman
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 12
Princeton

Mary Gay Scanlon
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 13
Newark

LaMonica McIver
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 10
Newark

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 12/18/1787

Minimum Wage: $15.13

Motto: “Liberty and Prosperity”

Nickname: The Garden State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 40 years

Male: 48.9%

Female: 51.1%

Economic Data

Average Income: $89,703

Income Rank: 7

Poverty Rate: 9.2%

Annual Budget: $45 billion

Largest Private Employer: Wakefern Food Corporation

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $428,700

Average Rent: $1,628

Property Tax Rate: 2.49%

Home Owners: 63.9%

Renters: 36.1%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 89.8%

Some College: 31%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 15.3%

Education Ranking: 3

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 4

Crime Rate: 207.9 per 100k

Population Density: 1218.1 per sq mi