Most Populated Cities in New Jersey
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in New Jersey based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Newark leads the ranking with a value of 307,188 and a population of 307,188.
The top three cities are Newark (307,188), Jersey City (289,691), and Paterson (157,660). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Jersey.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Newark | 307,188 | 307,188 |
| #2 | Jersey City | 289,691 | 289,691 |
| #3 | Paterson | 157,660 | 157,660 |
| #4 | Elizabeth | 135,887 | 135,887 |
| #5 | Toms River | 93,915 | 93,915 |
| #6 | Trenton | 89,966 | 89,966 |
| #7 | Clifton | 89,247 | 89,247 |
| #8 | Camden | 71,471 | 71,471 |
| #9 | Bayonne | 70,468 | 70,468 |
| #10 | Lakewood | 69,884 | 69,884 |
| #11 | Passaic | 69,651 | 69,651 |
| #12 | East Orange | 69,183 | 69,183 |
| #13 | Union City | 66,375 | 66,375 |
| #14 | Vineland | 60,692 | 60,692 |
| #15 | Hoboken | 58,340 | 58,340 |
| #16 | New Brunswick | 55,744 | 55,744 |
| #17 | Perth Amboy | 55,278 | 55,278 |
| #18 | Plainfield | 54,515 | 54,515 |
| #19 | West New York | 51,683 | 51,683 |
| #20 | Hackensack | 45,768 | 45,768 |
| #21 | Sayreville | 45,237 | 45,237 |
| #22 | Sicklerville | 44,500 | 44,500 |
| #23 | Linden | 43,614 | 43,614 |
| #24 | Kearny | 40,570 | 40,570 |
| #25 | Fort Lee | 39,818 | 39,818 |
| #26 | Atlantic City | 38,486 | 38,486 |
| #27 | Fair Lawn | 35,153 | 35,153 |
| #28 | Garfield | 32,502 | 32,502 |
| #29 | Long Branch | 32,184 | 32,184 |
| #30 | Westfield | 30,760 | 30,760 |
| #31 | Princeton, New Jersey | 30,451 | 30,451 |
| #32 | Rahway | 29,748 | 29,748 |
| #33 | Englewood | 29,342 | 29,342 |
| #34 | Bergenfield | 28,269 | 28,269 |
| #35 | Old Bridge | 28,015 | 28,015 |
| #36 | Millville | 27,432 | 27,432 |
| #37 | Bridgeton | 26,836 | 26,836 |
| #38 | Paramus | 26,500 | 26,500 |
| #39 | Ridgewood | 26,076 | 26,076 |
| #40 | Lodi | 25,946 | 25,946 |
| #41 | Cliffside Park | 25,580 | 25,580 |
| #42 | Carteret | 25,187 | 25,187 |
| #43 | South Plainfield | 24,231 | 24,231 |
| #44 | Somerset | 23,851 | 23,851 |
| #45 | Glassboro | 23,375 | 23,375 |
| #46 | North Plainfield | 22,667 | 22,667 |
| #47 | Summit | 22,512 | 22,512 |
| #48 | Roselle | 22,455 | 22,455 |
| #49 | Hillsborough | 22,302 | 22,302 |
| #50 | Parsippany | 21,869 | 21,869 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in New Jersey?
Newark ranks #1 for most populated cities in New Jersey with a value of 307,188 and a population of 307,188.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in New Jersey?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in New Jersey. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Jersey compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare New Jersey's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.