Population of New Jersey
Current Population
9,342,081
10yr Growth Rate
+6.26%
Rank
#11 of 50
Population Over Time
Analysis# New Jersey Population Analysis
New Jersey's population of 9.34 million in 2024 positions it as the 11th most populous state, growing 6.26% over the past decade—a rate that significantly lags the nation's ~7.4% growth. The state's peak growth occurred in the 1910s, reflecting its industrial expansion and immigration patterns; however, its current decade-over-decade growth suggests demographic stagnation relative to Sun Belt competitors. This 6.26% growth places New Jersey below median state performance, indicating potential outmigration or lower natural increase rates compared to faster-growing states.
Historical Population Data
| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,342,081 | +0.55% |
| 2023 | 9,290,841 | +0.32% |
| 2022 | 9,260,817 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 9,269,175 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 9,288,994 | +5.65% |
| 2010 | 8,791,894 | +4.49% |
| 2000 | 8,414,350 | +8.85% |
| 1990 | 7,730,188 | +4.96% |
| 1980 | 7,364,823 | +2.74% |
| 1970 | 7,168,164 | +18.15% |
| 1960 | 6,066,782 | +25.47% |
| 1950 | 4,835,329 | +16.23% |
| 1940 | 4,160,165 | +2.94% |
| 1930 | 4,041,334 | +28.06% |
| 1920 | 3,155,900 | +24.39% |
| 1910 | 2,537,167 | +34.69% |
| 1900 | 1,883,669 | — |