New Jersey
US state
New Jersey is a northeastern U.S. state with some 130 miles of Atlantic coast. Jersey City, across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, is the site of Liberty State Park, where ferries embark for nearby Ellis Island, with its historic...
Capital: Trenton
Senators: Cory Booker (Democratic Party) and George Helmy (Democratic Party)
Population: 9.291 million (2023)
Consent age: 16 years of age
Admitted to the Union: December 18, 1787 (3rd)
Elevation: 250 ft (80 m)
Largest metro and urban areas: New York
Home of the Official website of the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey is one of the most educated, affluent, healthy, diverse and highly developed states in the U.S., ranking it high in several quality of life metrics.
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Why is New Jersey so famous?
Revolutionary history: As a key battleground during the American Revolutionary War, New Jersey is has historic sites in Trenton and Princeton. Industrial innovation: From Thomas Edison's laboratory to modern pharmaceutical giants, New Jersey has a legacy of industrial innovation.
Is New Jersey State a good place to live?
New Jersey has been ranked as one of the top states to live in and raise a child. In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked New Jersey in the top five for health care and it's the #1 state for education in pre-K-12. Lincroft's High Technology High School has been ranked the #1 STEM high school in the country.
How many cities are in New Jersey?
As of 2024, New Jersey is divided into 21 counties and contains 564 municipalities consisting of five types: 253 boroughs, 52 cities, 15 towns, 240 townships, and four villages.
Is Jersey City a part of New York City?
The unresolved dispute would continue until the Treaty of 1834 where New York City formally ceded control of Jersey City to New Jersey.
Welcome to New Jersey! If you're planning a trip, we've got information on things to do, attractions, events, our beautiful beaches, and everything there is ...
Get the latest New Jersey news, sports, and breaking updates. View daily NJ weather and top stories from Jersey City, Atlantic City, and beyond on NJ.com.
New Jersey, constituent state of the United States of America. One of the original 13 states, it is bounded by New York to the north and northeast, ...
Newark is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York metropolitan area.
Official Website of the New Jersey Judiciary · Supreme Court Committee Reports · Notable Cases · Supreme Court Committee on Mental Health and Wellness.
