Jersey City Population 2026
Jersey City has a population of 264,290, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,290
Rank in United States
#78
Coordinates
40.73°N, 74.08°W
~9 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
325 km
202 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
Cities near Jersey City
- Hoboken53,635 people · ~4 km away
- New York City8,804,190 people · ~6 km away
- Bayonne66,311 people · ~7 km away
- Union City69,156 people · ~7 km away
- Newark281,944 people · ~8 km away
- North Bergen63,484 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jersey City?
Jersey City has a population of 264,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in United States.
What state is Jersey City in?
Jersey City is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is Jersey City the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 325 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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