Statistic Journal Square Jersey City New Jersey
Population 26,826 262,652 8,882,190
Population density (sq mi) 9,107 17,815 1,215
Median age 34.7 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 48% 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 Journal Square is 49% lower than Jersey City
  • The median age in Journal Square is 2% higher than Jersey City
  • In Journal Square 38.05% of the population is White
  • In Journal Square 10.10% of the population is Black
  • In Journal Square 40.33% of the population is Asian

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      Journal Square racial demographics

      Race Journal Square Jersey City New Jersey
      White 38.05% 33.62% 68.15%
      Black 10.10% 23.14% 13.54%
      Asian 40.33% 26.06% 9.19%
      American Indian 0.35% 0.58% 0.21%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.02% 0.03%
      Mixed race 6.03% 6.77% 2.53%
      Other race 5.13% 9.80% 6.35%
      In Journal Square, 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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      Source: The Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).