New Jersey projected population growth from 2025 through 2035

New Jersey, the Garden State, is known for its diverse culture, rich history, and proximity to major metropolitan areas. From the scenic shores of the Jersey Shore to the bustling streets of Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey offers a blend of suburban charm and urban convenience. With a diverse economy supported by industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology, New Jersey continues to attract individuals seeking career opportunities and a high quality of life.

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New Jersey forecasted population

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the forecasted growth of population in New Jersey for years 2025 through 2035.

Population Growth Rate (Year over Year)

9,200,0009,300,0009,400,0009,500,0009,600,0009,700,000-0.50%0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035

2020

Population

9,289,014

Growth

0.00%

2021

Population

9,270,541

Growth

-0.20%

2022

Population

9,295,227

Growth

0.27%

2023

Population

9,379,642

Growth

0.91%

2024

Population

9,500,851

Growth

1.29%

2025

Population

9,500,546

Growth

-0.00%

2026

Population

9,520,618

Growth

0.21%

2027

Population

9,540,705

Growth

0.21%

2028

Population

9,561,341

Growth

0.22%

2029

Population

9,582,274

Growth

0.22%

2030

Population

9,603,182

Growth

0.22%

2031

Population

9,611,424

Growth

0.09%

2032

Population

9,619,402

Growth

0.08%

2033

Population

9,627,003

Growth

0.08%

2034

Population

9,635,594

Growth

0.09%

2035

Population

9,644,990

Growth

0.10%

Last update at Tue Jun 30 2026

Zip code level csv report on population forecast and economic development in New Jersey

Our team has created a comprehensive report on population forecast and economic development by zip code using our proprietary AI models.

Top 10 most populated cities in New Jersey

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2035 forecasted population growth for every city and zip code in New Jersey.

City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

2035 population

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Newark311,553316,664318,340317,797View city insights, Newark
Jersey City292,749304,297314,314322,842View city insights, Jersey City
Paterson159,759159,815160,647160,733View city insights, Paterson
Elizabeth137,310140,147143,428145,921View city insights, Elizabeth
Trenton90,81090,92491,74792,035View city insights, Trenton
Clifton89,87290,49990,76690,665View city insights, Clifton
Camden71,77571,47371,33770,690View city insights, Camden
Bayonne71,68674,96777,43579,552View city insights, Bayonne
Passaic70,54770,70570,94070,906View city insights, Passaic
East Orange69,65671,46871,92171,884View city insights, East Orange

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