2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris51.97%
Republican
Donald Trump46.06%
Two-party margin
D+5.9
State hub
New Jersey State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for New Jersey
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
9,249,063
Rank 11 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
1,257.7 people/sq mi
Rank 2 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+3.2%
Rank 23 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50.7% / 49.3%
Share of total population
Median household income
$97,126
Rank 3 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
9.7%
Rank 7 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
21.2%
Any race
White (NH)
53%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
12.4%
Asian (NH)
9.8%
AIAN (NH)
0.1%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
2.8%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
New Jersey's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- A sizable Hispanic or Latino population (21.2%) is regularly cited when describing growing suburban diversity and swing precinct strategy.
- A higher Asian population share (9.8%) is often linked to multilingual voter contact needs and fast-changing suburban electorates.
- Higher household incomes (median 97,126 USD) correlate in coverage with donation capacity, issues like housing and taxation, and segments of the electorate that respond to different creative.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 53% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How New Jersey has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Solidly Democratic in presidential elections, combining diverse cities, dense suburbs, and expensive media markets.
- Philadelphia and New York media buys reach overlapping slices of the New Jersey electorate.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden57.33%
Republican
Donald Trump41.40%
Two-party margin
D+15.9
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton55.45%
Republican
Donald Trump41.35%
Two-party margin
D+14.1
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama58.34%
Republican
Mitt Romney40.62%
Two-party margin
D+17.7
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama57.27%
Republican
John McCain41.70%
Two-party margin
D+15.6
2004
Democratic
John Kerry52.92%
Republican
George W. Bush46.24%
Two-party margin
D+6.7
2000
Democratic
Al Gore56.13%
Republican
George W. Bush40.29%
Two-party margin
D+15.8
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton53.72%
Republican
Bob Dole35.86%
Two-party margin
D+17.9
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton42.95%
Republican
George H. W. Bush40.58%
Two-party margin
D+2.4
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis42.60%
Republican
George H. W. Bush56.24%
Two-party margin
R+13.6
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale39.20%
Republican
Ronald Reagan60.09%
Two-party margin
R+20.9
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter38.56%
Republican
Ronald Reagan51.97%
Two-party margin
R+13.4
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving New Jersey
No seeded race cards are available for New Jersey yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (New Jersey)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Cory BookerDSenior senator
Cory Anthony Booker is an American politician and lawyer serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2013.
Andy KimDJunior senator
Andrew Kim is an American politician and former diplomat serving as the junior United States senator from New Jersey since 2024.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
9D:3R
Governor
Chief executive of New Jersey's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Mikie SherrillD
Governor
Rebecca Michelle Sherrill is an American politician, former naval officer, and former federal prosecutor serving since 2026 as the 57th governor of New Jersey.