Statistic Downtown Jersey City New Jersey
Population 39,816 268,546 9,226,043
Population density (sq mi) 27,458 18,151 1,255
Median age 35.6 34.2 39.5
Male/Female ratio 1.1:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 48% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 44% 45%
Speak English n/a 47% 69%
Speak Spanish n/a 22% 16%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Downtown is 51% higher than Jersey City
  • The median age in Downtown is 4% higher than Jersey City
  • In Downtown 49.80% of the population is White
  • In Downtown 7.45% of the population is Black
  • In Downtown 30.13% of the population is Asian

Compare Jersey City, NJ Demographics

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      Downtown racial demographics

      Race Downtown Jersey City New Jersey
      White 49.80% 33.62% 68.15%
      Black 7.45% 23.14% 13.54%
      Asian 30.13% 26.06% 9.19%
      American Indian 0.13% 0.58% 0.21%
      Native Hawaiian 0.03% 0.02% 0.03%
      Mixed race 8.10% 6.77% 2.53%
      Other race 4.36% 9.80% 6.35%
      In Downtown, 26.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Downtown age breakdown

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      Source: The Downtown, Jersey City, NJ demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.