Social Data

The total estimated population is 8,414,350. Density is low at 1,134 person per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 8,200,595; Black: 6,104,705; American Indian: 1,141,821; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 480,276; Two or More Races: 450,972; Asian: 19,492; Other Race: 3,329; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 8,414,350 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 1,476,327 foreign born residents, of which 46.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: India: 119,497; Dominican Republic: 91,316; Philippines: 69,773; Colombia: 69,754; Mexico: 67,667; Italy: 58,395; Poland: 55,466; U.S. Born: This State: 4,490,524; Northeast: 1,611,776; South: 398,155; Midwest: 156,257; West: 81,402;

The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 37 years.

Age Distribution

There are 516,217 married couples with children and 394,401 single-parent households (7,389 men, 387,012 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $55,146 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; New Jersey: $55,146;

8% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; New Jersey: 8%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 2,939,833; Government: 550,441; Self-employed: 194,730; Unpaid family work: 10,822; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 1,501,037; Sales and office: 1,123,921; Professional and related: 884,007; Office and administrative support: 665,094; Management, business, and financial operations: 617,030; Service: 538,952;

The average commute time is 32 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 2,828,303; Car or truck (carpooled): 412,299; Public transportation: 371,514; Walked: 121,305; Worked at home: 106,556; Bicycle: 9,142; Motorcycle: 1,830;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in New Jersey.

Housing Data

There are 3,310,275 housing units, of which 2,080,235 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 2,011,473; Renter: 1,053,172; Vacant: 245,630; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 1,437,300; Not Mortgaged: 574,173;

The median single family home value is $170,800.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; New Jersey: $1,560;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; New Jersey: $672;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 666,046; 1940 to 1949: 332,806; 1950 to 1959: 565,847; 1960 to 1969: 526,732; 1970 to 1979: 462,740; 1980 to 1989: 409,978; 1990 to 1994: 158,581; 1995 to 1998: 139,421; 1999 to March 2000: 48,124;

0.7% of homes lack plumbing and 1.8% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 2,048,048; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 595,094; Electricity: 316,379; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 73,539;

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