Complete Health Indicator Report of Population Demographics
Definition
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See graph-specific data notesWhy Is This Important?
Demographics are an important determinant of health and well-being.How Are We Doing?
New Jersey is recognized as one of the most diverse states in the nation: 21.5% of its residents are Hispanic, 12.3% are Black, and 9.9% are Asian. Nearly one-quarter of residents are foreign-born and more than one million (12.1%) residents do not speak English very well. The median age of residents is 40.3 years, 50% of those aged 15 and older are married, 4% of those 18 and older are veterans, and one-tenth of the civilian noninstitutionalized population has a disability. Median per capita income in New Jersey is $47,338. The unemployment rate among those age 16 and older is 8.1%, 10.2% of residents live below the poverty level, and 7.2% have no health insurance. Among those aged 25 and older, 91% have graduated high school and 43% have a bachelor's degree or higher. Among those aged 25 and over and in poverty, 22.4% did not finish high school. Median earnings for employed persons aged 25 and over without a high school diploma or equivalent were $28,336 compared to $37,180 for those with a diploma or GED, $46,071 for those with some college or an associate's degree, $71,258 with a bachelor's degree, and $94,788 with a graduate or professional degree. More than 95% of households have a computer and 92% have a broadband internet subscription.How Do We Compare With the U.S.?
As of 2021, compared to the US as a whole, the population of New Jersey: * is older * is more racially and ethnically diverse * has a higher proportion of foreign-born residents * has a higher proportion of residents who speak English "less than very well" * has a lower proportion with a disability * has a higher high school graduation rate * has a lower poverty rate * has a higher unemployment rate * has a higher proportion of persons without a vehicle available * has a longer average travel time to work * has a higher median income * has the same rate of income inequality * has a higher proportion with a broadband internet subscription.Related Indicators
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Data Tables
Population Estimates by Age and Sex, New Jersey, 2021
Sex | Age Category | Percent of Population | Numer- ator | |||
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Record Count: 36 | ||||||
Male | Under 5 | 5.8% | 264,291 | |||
Male | 5-9 | 6.2% | 284,187 | |||
Male | 10-14 | 6.6% | 300,468 | |||
Male | 15-19 | 6.6% | 302,697 | |||
Male | 20-24 | 6.1% | 278,514 | |||
Male | 25-29 | 6.4% | 292,665 | |||
Male | 30-34 | 6.7% | 306,592 | |||
Male | 35-39 | 7.0% | 319,485 | |||
Male | 40-44 | 6.5% | 294,779 | |||
Male | 45-49 | 6.3% | 287,817 | |||
Male | 50-54 | 6.9% | 314,957 | |||
Male | 55-59 | 7.1% | 323,669 | |||
Male | 60-64 | 6.7% | 305,504 | |||
Male | 65-69 | 5.4% | 245,363 | |||
Male | 70-74 | 4.0% | 184,617 | |||
Male | 75-79 | 2.6% | 116,794 | |||
Male | 80-84 | 1.7% | 75,991 | |||
Male | 85+ | 1.4% | 65,170 | |||
Female | Under 5 | 5.4% | 251,909 | |||
Female | 5-9 | 5.7% | 267,497 | |||
Female | 10-14 | 6.2% | 292,410 | |||
Female | 15-19 | 5.9% | 277,086 | |||
Female | 20-24 | 5.8% | 273,644 | |||
Female | 25-29 | 6.1% | 286,805 | |||
Female | 30-34 | 6.4% | 299,635 | |||
Female | 35-39 | 6.3% | 296,562 | |||
Female | 40-44 | 6.6% | 312,301 | |||
Female | 45-49 | 6.2% | 293,427 | |||
Female | 50-54 | 6.8% | 320,952 | |||
Female | 55-59 | 7.0% | 328,227 | |||
Female | 60-64 | 7.0% | 327,429 | |||
Female | 65-69 | 5.8% | 271,995 | |||
Female | 70-74 | 4.7% | 221,213 | |||
Female | 75-79 | 3.3% | 153,242 | |||
Female | 80-84 | 2.3% | 107,904 | |||
Female | 85+ | 2.6% | 121,332 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of the total population that is in each age group.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons in each age group.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population of all ages.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates by Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2021
Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Population | Numer- ator | ||||
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Record Count: 8 | ||||||
White | 52.1% | 4,828,800 | ||||
Black | 12.3% | 1,141,525 | ||||
Hispanic | 21.5% | 1,991,635 | ||||
Asian | 9.9% | 918,374 | ||||
Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2,720 | ||||
AI/AN | 0.1% | 6,008 | ||||
Other Single Race | 0.8% | 77,148 | ||||
Two or More Races | 3.2% | 300,920 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of the total population that is in each racial/ethnic group.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons in each racial/ethnic group.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population of all races/ethnicities. AI/AN=American Indian/Alaska NativeData Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates of Foreign-Born Residents, New Jersey, 2005-2021
Year | Percent of Population | Numer- ator | ||||
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Record Count: 17 | ||||||
2005 | 19.5% | 1,662,857 | ||||
2006 | 20.1% | 1,754,253 | ||||
2007 | 19.9% | 1,731,202 | ||||
2008 | 19.8% | 1,718,034 | ||||
2009 | 20.2% | 1,759,467 | ||||
2010 | 21.0% | 1,844,581 | ||||
2011 | 21.5% | 1,893,186 | ||||
2012 | 21.2% | 1,883,299 | ||||
2013 | 21.6% | 1,925,773 | ||||
2014 | 21.9% | 1,960,734 | ||||
2015 | 22.1% | 1,977,325 | ||||
2016 | 22.5% | 2,016,085 | ||||
2017 | 22.8% | 2,055,062 | ||||
2018 | 22.8% | 2,033,292 | ||||
2019 | 23.4% | 2,074,686 | ||||
2020 | ** | |||||
2021 | 23.0% | 2,134,981 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of the total population that is foreign-born, where foreign-born means not born in the 50 states, Washington DC, US territories, or abroad to American parent(s).[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of foreign-born persons.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population of all nativities. ** 2020 data not availableData Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates by Language Spoken at Home among Persons Who Speak English Less Than Very Well, 2021
Language Spoken at Home | Percent Who Speak English Less Than Very Well | Numer- ator | Denom- inator | |||
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Record Count: 10 | ||||||
Spanish | 44.6% | 629,030 | 1,409,496 | |||
Chinese | 44.7% | 58,712 | 131,308 | |||
Portuguese | 42.1% | 42,655 | 101,239 | |||
Korean | 50.7% | 39,768 | 78,474 | |||
Gujarati | 37.0% | 30,265 | 81,782 | |||
Arabic | 30.2% | 24,932 | 82,520 | |||
Haitian | 40.0% | 24,927 | 62,281 | |||
Polish | 40.3% | 23,767 | 58,994 | |||
Tagalog | 25.4% | 20,934 | 82,274 | |||
Russian | 35.4% | 17,725 | 50,139 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of persons who speak English less than "very well" among those who speak a particular language other than English at home. (Languages shown are those with more than 15,000 speakers who speak English less than "very well.")[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons who speak a given language other than English at home and who speak English less than "very well."[[br]] Denominator: Estimated number of persons who speak a given language other than English at home.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates by Age and Disability Status, New Jersey, 2021
Disability Characteristic | Age Group | Percent with Difficulty | Numer- ator | Denom- inator | ||
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Record Count: 17 | ||||||
Hearing Difficulty | < 18 | 0.3% | 5,087 | 2,016,979 | ||
Hearing Difficulty | 18-64 | 1.3% | 71,829 | 5,619,450 | ||
Hearing Difficulty | 65+ | 10.8% | 164,570 | 1,527,211 | ||
Vision Difficulty | < 18 | 0.6% | 12,579 | 2,016,979 | ||
Vision Difficulty | 18-64 | 1.7% | 94,482 | 5,619,450 | ||
Vision Difficulty | 65+ | 5.4% | 82,975 | 1,527,211 | ||
Cognitive Difficulty | < 18 | 3.4% | 51,215 | 1,500,779 | ||
Cognitive Difficulty | 18-64 | 3.3% | 185,355 | 5,619,450 | ||
Cognitive Difficulty | 65+ | 6.7% | 102,067 | 1,527,211 | ||
Ambulatory Difficulty | < 18 | 0.3% | 4,830 | 1,500,779 | ||
Ambulatory Difficulty | 18-64 | 3.2% | 178,036 | 5,619,450 | ||
Ambulatory Difficulty | 65+ | 19.4% | 295,588 | 1,527,211 | ||
Self-Care Difficulty | < 18 | 0.7% | 10,874 | 1,500,779 | ||
Self-Care Difficulty | 18-64 | 1.4% | 80,192 | 5,619,450 | ||
Self-Care Difficulty | 65+ | 7.3% | 110,912 | 1,527,211 | ||
Independent Living Difficulty | 18-64 | 3.0% | 166,349 | 5,619,450 | ||
Independent Living Difficulty | 65+ | 13.0% | 199,243 | 1,527,211 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of the total population in each age group that has a disability.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons in each age group who have a disability.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population in each age group.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates by Sex and Educational Attainment for Persons Aged 25+ Years, New Jersey, 2021
Sex | Educational Attainment | Percent of Population Aged 25 Years and Over | Numer- ator | Denom- inator | ||
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Record Count: 10 | ||||||
Male | Less than 12th grade | 9.5% | 297,577 | 3,133,403 | ||
Male | HS graduate or GED | 26.0% | 815,585 | 3,133,403 | ||
Male | Some college | 21.8% | 682,009 | 3,133,403 | ||
Male | Bachelor's degree | 25.6% | 802,854 | 3,133,403 | ||
Male | Grad or pro degree | 17.1% | 535,378 | 3,133,403 | ||
Female | Less than 12th grade | 8.6% | 286,356 | 3,341,024 | ||
Female | HS graduate or GED | 25.0% | 833,837 | 3,341,024 | ||
Female | Some college | 23.0% | 768,417 | 3,341,024 | ||
Female | Bachelor's degree | 25.8% | 861,499 | 3,341,024 | ||
Female | Grad or pro degree | 17.7% | 590,915 | 3,341,024 |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of the population aged 25+ years that is in each educational attainment level.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons aged 25+ years in each educational attainment level.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population aged 25+ years. Some College includes those with no degree or an associate's degree.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates: Below Poverty Level by Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2021
Race/Ethnicity | Percent Below Poverty Level | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
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Record Count: 6 | ||||||
White | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.8% | |||
Black | 15.7% | 14.6% | 16.8% | |||
Hispanic | 18.2% | 17.2% | 19.2% | |||
Asian | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.7% | |||
New Jersey | 10.2% | 9.9% | 10.5% | |||
United States | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of persons below poverty level in the past 12 months.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of persons below poverty level in the past 12 months.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates: Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2021
Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Population Aged 16 Years and Over | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
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Record Count: 6 | ||||||
White | 7.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | |||
Black | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.9% | |||
Hispanic | 9.5% | 8.9% | 10.1% | |||
Asian | 6.5% | 5.8% | 7.2% | |||
New Jersey | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.3% | |||
United States | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.4% |
Data Notes
Definition: Percent of persons in the labor force who are unemployed.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated number of unemployed persons.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population age 16 years and over and in the labor force.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates: Travel Time to Work, New Jersey, 2021
Minutes | Percent of Workers Age 16 and Over Who Do Not Work At Home | Numer- ator | ||||
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Record Count: 17 | ||||||
< 15 | 22.8% | 784,051 | ||||
15-29 | 34.6% | 1,187,614 | ||||
30-44 | 22.1% | 760,536 | ||||
45-59 | 9.3% | 320,226 | ||||
60+ | 11.2% | 384,611 |
Data Notes
Definition: Travel time to work, in minutes.[[br]] Numerator: Number of workers age 16 years and over in each time category.[[br]] Denominator: Number of workers aged 16 years and over who do not work at home.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates: Per Capita Income by Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2021
Race/Ethnicity | Average Income per Person ($) | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 6 | ||||||
White | $57,661 | $57,002 | $58,320 | |||
Black | $32,422 | $31,445 | $33,399 | |||
Hispanic | $27,932 | $27,290 | $28,574 | |||
Asian | $58,457 | $57,024 | $59,890 | |||
New Jersey | $47,338 | $46,920 | $47,756 | |||
United States | $38,332 | $38,253 | $38,411 |
Data Notes
Definition: Average income per person.[[br]] Numerator: Estimated total income of all persons in racial/ethnic group.[[br]] Denominator: Estimated total population in each racial/ethnic group.Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Gini Index: Income Inequality, New Jersey, 2006-2021
Year | Ratio | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
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Record Count: 16 | ||||||
2006 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.46 | |||
2007 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | |||
2008 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | |||
2009 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | |||
2010 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | |||
2011 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | |||
2012 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | |||
2013 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | |||
2014 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.48 | |||
2015 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | |||
2016 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | |||
2017 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | |||
2018 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | |||
2019 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.48 | |||
2020 | ** | |||||
2021 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
Data Notes
The Gini Index is a summary measure of income inequality. The Gini coefficient incorporates the detailed shares data into a single statistic, which summarizes the dispersion of income across the entire income distribution. The Gini coefficient ranges from 0, indicating perfect equality (where everyone receives an equal share), to 1, perfect inequality (where only one recipient or group of recipients receives all the income). The Gini is based on the difference between the Lorenz curve (the observed cumulative income distribution) and the notion of a perfectly equal income distribution. More information: [https://www.census.gov/topics/income-poverty/income-inequality/about/metrics/gini-index.html] ** 2020 data not availableData Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Gini Index: Income Inequality by County, New Jersey, 2021
County | Ratio | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
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Record Count: 23 | ||||||
Atlantic | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.5 | |||
Bergen | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.49 | |||
Burlington | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.45 | |||
Camden | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.48 | |||
Cape May | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.53 | |||
Cumberland | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.5 | |||
Essex | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.57 | |||
Gloucester | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.44 | |||
Hudson | 0.51 | 0.5 | 0.53 | |||
Hunterdon | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.46 | |||
Mercer | 0.5 | 0.48 | 0.52 | |||
Middlesex | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.44 | |||
Monmouth | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.5 | |||
Morris | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.48 | |||
Ocean | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.48 | |||
Passaic | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.48 | |||
Salem | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.43 | |||
Somerset | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | |||
Sussex | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.44 | |||
Union | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.5 | |||
Warren | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.48 | |||
New Jersey | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | |||
United States | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
Data Notes
The Gini Index is a summary measure of income inequality. The Gini coefficient incorporates the detailed shares data into a single statistic, which summarizes the dispersion of income across the entire income distribution. The Gini coefficient ranges from 0, indicating perfect equality (where everyone receives an equal share), to 1, perfect inequality (where only one recipient or group of recipients receives all the income). The Gini is based on the difference between the Lorenz curve (the observed cumulative income distribution) and the notion of a perfectly equal income distribution. More information: [https://www.census.gov/topics/income-poverty/income-inequality/about/metrics/gini-index.html]Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]Population Estimates: Households with Broadband Internet Subscription by Race/Ethnicity, New Jersey, 2021
Race/Ethnicity | Percent of Households with a Broadband Internet Subscription | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 6 | ||||||
White | 92.3% | 92.0% | 92.6% | |||
Black | 88.9% | 87.9% | 89.9% | |||
Hispanic | 89.4% | 88.6% | 90.2% | |||
Asian | 97.4% | 96.9% | 97.9% | |||
New Jersey | 91.9% | 91.6% | 92.2% | |||
United States | 90.1% | 90.0% | 90.2% |
Data Source
American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau, [https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/]References and Community Resources
U.S. Census Bureau, [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/ data.census.gov] U.S. Census Bureau, [https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=0400000US34, New Jersey Profile]
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Published on 11/03/2022