New Jersey, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 8,882,371 inhabitants. The state was created 237 years ago in 1787. Its capital city is Trenton.
There are 40 city/town in New Jersey, . The largest city of New Jersey is Paterson with a population of 144,801. Other cities include, Passaic population 69,340, Piscataway population 57,164, Perth Amboy population 51,309, Parsippany population 51,144
Though it is the nation's most densely populated state, New Jersey still packs in diverse destinations from the beach to the countryside across 7,500 square miles. Home to over 9 million residents, notable New Jersey cities and towns include:
Atlantic City – The once renowned seaside resort city still draws visitors to its casinos, iconic boardwalk, nightlife, and beaches even after falling from its former glory.
Princeton – The quintessential college town, Princeton charms with Ivy League architecture, boutique shops and eateries, and cultural attractions like McCarter Theatre Center and Morven Museum & Garden.
Cape May – At the southern tip of NJ, this quaint Victorian village transports visitors back in time with hundreds of gorgeously preserved historic homes, a lighthouse, and stunning beaches.
Hoboken – Just across the Hudson from Manhattan, lively Hoboken offers waterfront views of the NYC skyline, restaurants and bars along Washington Street, and easy ferry access to the city.
Ramsey – In northern NJ, Ramsey and surrounding towns like Ridgewood and Glen Rock exude small town charm while still being close to highways and public transit into NYC.
New Jersey dazzles with diverse scenic, cultural, and historic destinations – dispelling its unfair reputation beyond being the Garden State.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Jersey.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Paterson | The third most populous city in New Jersey. | Passaic | 144,801 |
Passaic | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. | Passaic | 69,340 |
Piscataway | Township in New Jersey, United States | Middlesex | 57,164 |
Perth Amboy | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. | Middlesex | 51,309 |
Parsippany | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States | Morris | 51,144 |
Plainfield | A city in Union County, New Jersey. | Union | 50,011 |
Pennsauken | Township in New Jersey, United States of America | Camden | 35,728 |
Princeton | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States | Mercer | 30,879 |
Paramus | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey | Bergen | 26,063 |
Plainsboro | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey | Middlesex | 22,709 |
Palisades Park | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey | Bergen | 20,942 |
Pleasantville | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey | Atlantic | 20,060 |
Point Pleasant | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States | Ocean | 18,902 |
Pequannock | Township of New Jersey | Morris | 14,884 |
Phillipsburg | Town in New Jersey | Warren | 14,238 |
Princeton Meadows | Town | Middlesex | 13,834 |
Pennsville | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States | Salem | 12,428 |
Pompton Lakes | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States | Passaic | 10,931 |
Pine Hill | Borough of New Jersey | Camden | 10,386 |
Pitman | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States | Gloucester | 8,753 |
Park Ridge | Town | Bergen | 8,633 |
Palmyra | Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America | Burlington | 7,135 |
Paulsboro | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States | Gloucester | 5,866 |
Prospect Park | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey | Mercer | 5,817 |
Penns Grove | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States | Salem | 4,752 |
Point Pleasant Beach | Borough in New Jersey, United States | Ocean | 4,597 |
Port Monmouth | Census designated place | Monmouth | 3,818 |
Port Reading | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States | Middlesex | 3,728 |
Plainsboro Center | Town | Middlesex | 2,712 |
Pennington | Borough of New Jersey | Mercer | 2,607 |
Princeton Junction | Town | Mercer | 2,465 |
Pemberton Heights | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States | Burlington | 2,423 |
Pine Ridge at Crestwood | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States | Ocean | 2,369 |
Presidential Lakes Estates | Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States | Burlington | 2,365 |
Pine Beach | Borough of New Jersey, United States | Ocean | 2,202 |
Peapack | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America | Somerset | 2,086 |
Port Norris | Census designated place | Cumberland | 1,377 |
Pemberton | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey | Burlington | 1,323 |
Port Republic | City in New Jersey | Atlantic | 1,051 |
Pine Valley | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States | Camden | 11 |