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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
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What is the state of New Jersey known for?
New Jersey is called the Garden State because it became famous in the 18th century for the fertility of its land. It is now also among the most urbanized and crowded of states.
Is New Jersey a Democrat or Republican state?
New Jersey is one of the fifty U.S. states. The state is considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party and has supported the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1992. Democrats have also controlled both chambers of the state legislature since 2004.
Is New Jersey a high income state?
The latest American Community Survey shows that New Jersey households had a median annual income of $99,781, the second-highest in the nation, in 2023. That is 0.5 percent less than the previous year, because if you take inflation into account, New Jersey's median household income was $100,320 in 2022.
How do I contact the state of NJ?
Frequently Requested Services:
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DOH Main Line. 1-800-367-6543.
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Commissioner's Office. 609-292-7838.
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After Hours Contact. 609-392-2020.
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