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An estimated 302,824 residents live in Jersey City according to July 2024 Census Bureau figures — #70 nationwide, up about 3.5% from 292,449 at the 2020 census. The city is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Recordwell organizes available information, news mentions, and open public web pages into one report on anyone in Jersey City.
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Quick facts: Jersey City, New Jersey
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 302,824 |
| 2020 census | 292,449 |
| Change 2020–2024 | +3.5% |
| Land area | 14.7 sq mi |
| Population density | 19,894 / sq mi |
| County | Hudson County |
| U.S. population rank | #70 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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