History of New Jersey in Timeline
New Jersey, situated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S., is a pivotal state within the Northeast megalopolis. Bordered by New York, the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, it spans 7,354 square miles, making it the fifth-smallest state by land area. Despite its size, New Jersey is densely populated; estimated to have over 9.5 million residents, making it the 11th-most populous state. Trenton is the capital, while Newark is the most populous city. Notably, every county within New Jersey is classified as urban, making it the most densely populated state in the United States.
6 hours ago : Massive Belleville, New Jersey Warehouse Fire: State of Emergency Declared, Families Evacuated.
A 12-alarm fire engulfed a Belleville, New Jersey mattress warehouse, leading to evacuations, school closures and a state of emergency. Firefighters battled the blaze, addressing lingering hotspots.
January 5, 1904: Record Low Temperature
On January 5, 1904, New Jersey recorded a temperature of -34 °F (-37 °C) in River Vale, Bergen County, marking an all-time low.
1907: America's first motion picture industry started
In 1907, America's first motion picture industry started in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
1909: First studio constructed in Fort Lee
In 1909, the first motion picture studio was constructed in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
1911: Enactment of the Walsh Act
In 1911, the New Jersey Legislature enacted the Walsh Act, providing for a three- or five-member commission elected on a non-partisan basis.
1917: Camp Dix and Camp Merritt Construction
In 1917, Fort Dix (originally called "Camp Dix") and Camp Merritt were constructed in New Jersey to house and train American soldiers during World War I.
1921: First Miss America Pageant
In 1921, the first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
1923: Introduction of the Municipal Manager Law
In 1923, the Municipal Manager Law was introduced, offering a non-partisan council and a Council-manager government structure.
1927: Holland Tunnel Opens
In 1927, the Holland Tunnel, connecting Jersey City to Manhattan, was opened.
1933: First Drive-In Movie
In 1933, the first drive-in movie was shown in Camden, New Jersey.
July 10, 1936: Record High Temperature
On July 10, 1936, New Jersey recorded a temperature of 110 °F (43 °C) in Runyon, Middlesex County, marking an all-time high.
1941: Camp Kilmer Construction
In 1941, Camp Kilmer was constructed in New Jersey to house and train American soldiers during World War II.
1947: 1947 Constitution
In 1947, the New Jersey Constitution retained the provision that counties became districts for the state senate. However, this provision was later overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States in 1962.
1947: Adoption of the current version of the New Jersey State Constitution
The current version of the New Jersey State Constitution was adopted in 1947, providing for a bicameral New Jersey Legislature.
1950: Original enactment of the Faulkner Act
The Faulkner Act was originally enacted in 1950, offering four basic plans for municipal government.
1951: New Jersey Turnpike Opens
In 1951, the New Jersey Turnpike opened, facilitating efficient travel between North and South Jersey.
1957: Garden State Parkway Completed
In 1957, the Garden State Parkway was completed, providing highway travel along New Jersey's coastal flank.
1959: CIM-10 Bomarc Missile Deployment
In 1959, Air Defense Command deployed the CIM-10 Bomarc surface-to-air missile to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
June 7, 1960: CIM-10 Bomarc Missile Accident
On June 7, 1960, an explosion in a CIM-10 Bomarc missile fuel tank caused an accident and subsequent plutonium contamination at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
1960: New Jersey was a crucial swing state
New Jersey was a crucial swing state in the 1960 elections.
1962: Baker v. Carr Decision
In 1962, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the provision in the 1947 Constitution that made counties districts for the state senate, through the decision in Baker v. Carr.
1962: NS Savannah Launched
In 1962, the world's first nuclear-powered cargo ship, the NS Savannah, was launched at Camden, New Jersey.
August 2, 1964: Jersey City Race Riots
On August 2, 1964, the first race riots in New Jersey occurred in Jersey City.
1967: Newark and Plainfield Race Riots
In 1967, several race riots ensued in Newark and Plainfield, New Jersey.
April 1968: Riots After Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination
In April 1968, riots occurred in New Jersey following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
1968: New Jersey was a crucial swing state
New Jersey was a crucial swing state in the 1968 elections.
1976: Team played in Denver
From 1976, the team played in Denver, Colorado, as the Colorado Rockies.
1976: Casino gambling referendum
In 1976, Jersey voters approved a referendum for casino gambling in Atlantic City.
1976: Income Tax Bill Passed
In 1976, the New Jersey legislature passed an income tax bill, the first of its kind in the state, as a result of a New Jersey Supreme Court order to fund schools equitably.
1977: New Jersey Nets
From 1977, New Jersey had a National Basketball Association team, the New Jersey Nets.
1978: First legalized casino opens
In 1978, the first legalized casino in Atlantic City opened, making it only the second casino resort in the country after Las Vegas.
1978: Motion Picture and Television Commission established
Since 1978, New Jersey has maintained a Motion Picture and Television Commission to encourage filming in-state.
1979: NJ Transit begins operations
In 1979, NJ Transit began operations with the consolidation of several private bus companies in North Jersey.
1979: Last elected Republican to hold a Senate seat from New Jersey
The last elected Republican to hold a Senate seat from New Jersey was Clifford P. Case in 1979.
1980: Historical Growth Rates
Historically, New Jersey experienced one of the fastest population growth rates in the country, with double-digit increases almost every decade until 1980.
1980: Last football game between Rutgers and Princeton
In 1980, Rutgers and Princeton played their last football game against each other, though they continue to compete annually in other sports.
1980: Superfund law passed
In 1980, the Superfund law was passed, leading to the identification of numerous toxic waste sites in New Jersey.
1981: Substantial amendment of the Faulkner Act
In 1981, the Faulkner Act was substantially amended, providing many choices for communities with a preference for a strong executive and professional management of municipal affairs.
1982: Team moved to New Jersey
In the spring of 1982, John J. McMullen purchased, renamed, and moved the franchise to Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford's Meadowlands Sports Complex.
1986: Devils former practice facility
From 1986, the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, was the Devil's practice facility.
1987: Devils playoff appearances
By 1987, the team had only qualified for the playoffs once in 13 seasons since 1974.
1988: Last time New Jersey voted Republican for president
The last time New Jersey voted for a Republican for president was in 1988.
1992: New Jersey was a crucial swing state
New Jersey was a crucial swing state in the 1992 elections.
1993: Christine Todd Whitman won election as governor
In 1993, Christine Todd Whitman won election as governor of New Jersey.
1994: New Jersey hosted FIFA World Cup matches
In 1994, New Jersey hosted matches during the FIFA World Cup at Giants Stadium.
1995: Devils win Stanley Cup
In 1995, the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup.
1996: State song suggestions to the New Jersey Legislature
In 1996, the New Jersey Arts Council submitted state song suggestions to the New Jersey Legislature.
1997: Christine Todd Whitman won election as governor
In 1997, Christine Todd Whitman won election as governor of New Jersey.
1999: Tropical Storm Floyd
In 1999, Tropical Storm Floyd impacted New Jersey.
2000: Census
According to the 2000 census, New Jersey has the second-highest Italian population in the U.S.
2000: Newark Population Increase
Between 2000 and 2010, Newark experienced its first population increase since the 1950s.
2000: Indian American Population
In 2000, Monroe Township in Middlesex County had 256 (0.9%) Indian American residents.
2000: Devils win Stanley Cup
In 2000, the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup.
2003: Devils win Stanley Cup
In 2003, the New Jersey Devils won the Stanley Cup.
2005: Constitutional amendment passed creating the position of lieutenant governor
In 2005, voters passed a Constitutional amendment to the New Jersey State Constitution, creating the position of lieutenant governor.
December 17, 2007: New Jersey abolished the death penalty
On December 17, 2007, Governor Jon Corzine signed into law a bill that would eliminate the death penalty in New Jersey.
2007: Breeders' Cup hosted at Monmouth Park
In 2007, Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport hosted the Breeders' Cup, and its turf course was renovated in preparation.
2007: Women's basketball programs appear in National Final
In 2007, Rutgers' women's basketball program appeared in a National Final.
2007: Mars Wrigley Confectionery's US headquarters based in Hackettstown and Newark
Since 2007, Mars Wrigley Confectionery's US headquarters has been based in Hackettstown and Newark.
2007: Devils left practice facility
Until 2007, the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange, was the Devil's practice facility.
2008: Gotham FC founded as Sky Blue FC
In 2008, Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League was founded as Sky Blue FC.
2008: Governor Jon Corzine proposed cutting state aid to towns under 10,000
In 2008, Governor Jon Corzine proposed cutting state aid to all towns under 10,000 people to encourage mergers and reduce administrative costs.
2008: Rutgers expanded their football home, Rutgers Stadium, now called SHI Stadium
In 2008, Rutgers expanded their football home, Rutgers Stadium, now called SHI Stadium, on the Busch Campus.
May 2009: Local Unit Alignment Reorganization and Consolidation Commission began a study
In May 2009, the Local Unit Alignment Reorganization and Consolidation Commission began a study of about 40 small communities in South Jersey to decide which ones might be good candidates for consolidation.
2009: 125th season of Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks
2009 marked the 125th season of the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks continuously running collegiate men's lacrosse program.
2009: Chris Christie won election as governor
In 2009, Chris Christie won election as governor of New Jersey.
2009: Rutgers expanded their football home, Rutgers Stadium, now called SHI Stadium
In 2009, Rutgers expanded their football home, Rutgers Stadium, now called SHI Stadium, on the Busch Campus.
2009: Poll indicates a plurality supported same-sex marriage
In a 2009 Quinnipiac University Polling Institute poll, a plurality supported same-sex marriage 49% to 43% opposed.
January 19, 2010: Kim Guadagno took office as first lieutenant governor of New Jersey
On January 19, 2010, Kim Guadagno, a Republican, was elected the first lieutenant governor of New Jersey, taking office on the Republican ticket with Governor Chris Christie.
2010: Religious Traditions
According to the 2010 Association of Religion Data Archives, the largest religious traditions in New Jersey were the Roman Catholic Church, Islam, and the United Methodist Church.
2010: U.S. Census
According to the 2010 U.S. census, Jersey City's population was enumerated at 247,597.
2010: Decline in Atlantic City's gambling stature
After 2010, Atlantic City experienced a significant contraction as a gambling destination due to increased competition from legalized gambling in other northeastern U.S. states.
2010: Languages Spoken
As of 2010, 71.31% of New Jersey residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language, while 14.59% spoke Spanish, 1.23% spoke Chinese, and smaller percentages spoke other languages.
2010: 2010 United States census
As of the 2010 United States census, only four municipalities had over 100,000 residents.
2010: Tax credits suspended
In 2010, Governor Chris Christie suspended tax credits to television producers in New Jersey.
2010: Korean Population
In 2010, Palisades Park comprised a Korean majority (52%) of its population, with both the highest Korean-American density and percentage of any municipality in the United States.
July 27, 2011: Red Bull Arena hosted 2011 MLS All-Star Game
On July 27, 2011, Red Bull Arena in Harrison hosted the 2011 MLS All-Star Game.
2011: Minority Children
As of 2011, 56.4% of New Jersey's children under the age of one belonged to racial or ethnic minority groups, indicating they had at least one parent who was not non-Hispanic white.
2011: New York Liberty played in New Jersey
From 2011, the WNBA's New York Liberty played in New Jersey.
2011: Korean Concentration
In 2011, Bergen County was home to the highest Korean concentration per capita of any U.S. county, at 6.9%.
2011: Tax credit program restored and expanded
In 2011, the New Jersey State Legislature approved the restoration and expansion of the tax credit program for television and film productions.
2012: Hurricane Sandy Landfall
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey with top winds of 90 mph (145 km/h).
2012: Devils' Stanley Cup Finals appearance
In 2012, the Devils last reached the Stanley Cup Finals.
2012: New Jersey Nets
Until 2012, New Jersey had a National Basketball Association team, the New Jersey Nets.
February 26, 2013: Online gambling legalized
On February 26, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed online gambling into law in New Jersey.
June 2013: U.S. Supreme Court Decision
In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor influenced a later ruling in New Jersey to recognize same-sex marriages.
September 2013: Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
In September 2013, Judge Mary C. Jacobson ruled that the Constitution of New Jersey requires the state to recognize same-sex marriages, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor in June 2013.
October 2013: Cory Booker elected to U.S. Senate
In October 2013, Newark Mayor Cory Booker was elected to the U.S. Senate.
October 18, 2013: New Jersey Supreme Court authorized same-sex marriage
On October 18, 2013, the New Jersey Supreme Court rendered a provisional order authorizing same-sex marriage in the state.
October 21, 2013: Same-Sex Marriage Legalization
On October 21, 2013, same-sex marriage was legally recognized in New Jersey, following a trial court ruling invalidating the state's restriction of marriage to persons of different sexes.
2013: Pew Research Center Study
A 2013 study by the Pew Research Center found that New Jersey was the only U.S. state in which immigrants born in India constituted the largest foreign-born nationality, representing roughly 10% of all foreign-born residents in the state.
2013: Chris Christie won election as governor
In 2013, Chris Christie won election as governor of New Jersey.
2013: New York Liberty played in New Jersey
Until 2013, the WNBA's New York Liberty played in New Jersey.
February 2, 2014: MetLife Stadium hosts Super Bowl XLVIII
On February 2, 2014, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosted Super Bowl XLVIII.
2014: Forbes moves headquarters to Jersey City
In 2014, Forbes magazine moved its headquarters to Jersey City after being awarded a $27 million tax grant.
2014: Jersey City Population Increase
In 2014, Jersey City's Census-estimated population was 262,146, representing the largest population increase of any municipality in New Jersey since 2010.
2014: WMGM-TV lost NBC affiliation
In 2014, WMGM-TV (Wildwood) lost its affiliation with NBC.
2014: Casino closures in Atlantic City
Since 2014, multiple casinos in Atlantic City have closed due to competition from the advent of legalized gambling in other northeastern U.S. states.
2015: WalletHub Ranking
In 2015, WalletHub ranked New Jersey the state that was least dependent on federal government aid overall and the state with the fourth-lowest return on taxpayer investment from the federal government, at 48 cents per dollar.
2016: New Jersey last state with full-service gas
In 2016, New Jersey became the last remaining U.S. state requiring full-service gasoline sales at all gas stations after Oregon's introduction of restricted self-service.
2016: High School Rankings
In 2016, nine New Jersey-based high schools were ranked among the top 25 in the nation in "America's Top High Schools 2016", published by Newsweek.
2016: Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex opened
In 2016, the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA opened their new headquarters and training facility, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex, in Camden.
2017: Indian American Population Growth
As of 2017, Monroe Township in Middlesex County had an estimated 5,943 Indian American residents, representing 13.6% of the population.
2017: Jersey City Tax Base Growth
In 2017, Jersey City's tax base grew by US$136 million, giving Jersey City the largest municipal tax base in New Jersey.
January 1, 2018: Standard Sales Tax Rate
As of January 1, 2018, the standard sales tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%, applicable to all retail sales unless specifically exempt by law.
January 2018: First Sikh American Attorney General
In January 2018, Gurbir Grewal became the first Sikh American to serve as state attorney general in the United States.
May 14, 2018: Sports betting legalized nationally
On May 14, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting across the nation, leading to its growth in New Jersey.
June 2018: Rainbow Crosswalks in Maplewood
In June 2018, Maplewood, Essex County, unveiled permanent rainbow-colored crosswalks to celebrate LGBTQ pride.
2018: New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program instated
In 2018, Governor Phil Murphy instated the New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program.
2018: Tourism in New Jersey
In 2018, New Jersey saw 111 million tourist visits, generating US$44.7 billion in tourism revenue and supporting over 531,000 jobs overall.
2018: Undocumented Immigrant Population
In 2018, New Jersey was home to roughly half a million undocumented immigrants, comprising an estimated 6.2% of the population, the fifth-highest percentage of any U.S. state.
2018: Allocation of Expenditure
In 2018, over 50% of New Jersey's expenditure on public schools was allocated to student instruction.
2018: Flyers training facility renovated
In 2018, the Philadelphia Flyers renovated and expanded their training facility, the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone, in Voorhees Township.
2018: Immigrant Origins
In 2018, the top countries of origin for New Jersey's immigrants were India, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines.
January 2019: LGBTQ+ Inclusive Curriculum Mandate
In January 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation mandating LGBTQ+ inclusive educational curriculum in schools.
January 2019: First Female Muslim American Mayor
In January 2019, Sadaf Jaffer of Montgomery became the first female Muslim American mayor, first female South Asian mayor, and first female Pakistani-American mayor in the U.S.
February 2019: Neutral Gender Option on Birth Certificates
In February 2019, New Jersey began allowing a neutral or non-binary gender choice on birth certificates.
June 2019: Rainbow Crosswalks in Rahway
In June 2019, Rahway, Union County, unveiled its own rainbow-colored crosswalks.
2019: Education Week Ranking
In 2019, Education Week ranked New Jersey public schools the best of all U.S. states.
2019: Vintage Year Census
The 2019 Vintage Year Census estimated the state's ethnic makeup to be 71.9% White alone, 15.1% Black or African American alone, 10.0% Asian alone, and smaller percentages for other groups. Hispanic or Latino accounted for 20.9%, while White alone (non-Hispanic or Latino) accounted for 54.6% of the population.
April 2020: Population Statistics
As of April 2020, according to the U.S. census, the state had a population of 9,288,994.
August 8, 2020: County officials are now called county commissioners
On August 8, 2020, bill S855 was signed by Governor Murphy and elected county officials are now called county commissioners.
2020: School Districts
As of the 2020–2021 school year, there were 686 operating districts in the state. Of these, 599 were traditional public school districts and 87 were charter school districts.
2020: Newark Population Rebounds
By 2020, Newark's population had rebounded to 311,549.
2020: Native American Identification
In 2020, 51,186 individuals in New Jersey identified as Native American alone, while 96,691 did so in combination with one or more other races.
2020: Indian Population
In 2020, Central New Jersey, particularly Edison and surrounding Middlesex County, has the highest concentration of Indians, at nearly 20%.
2020: Education Week Ranking
In 2020, Education Week ranked New Jersey public schools the best of all U.S. states.
2020: Gotham FC moved to Sports Illustrated Stadium
In 2020, Gotham FC moved its home field from Yurcak Field at Rutgers University to Sports Illustrated Stadium.
2020: Constitutional amendment passed to legalize marijuana
In 2020, New Jersey's voting population passed a public question that amended the state constitution to legalize marijuana and erase past legal convictions for possession.
2020: New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program expanded
In 2020, the New Jersey Film & Digital Media Tax Credit Program was expanded, offering increased benefits for film and studio projects.
2020: 2020 Census
In the 2020 census, Bergen County, the state's most populous county, had 955,732 residents.
2020: 2020 United States census
The 21 counties in New Jersey, ranked by population in the 2020 United States census.
September 2021: Hindu Heritage Month
In September 2021, the State of New Jersey aligned with the World Hindu Council to declare October as Hindu Heritage Month.
2021: New Jersey still without a state song
As of 2021, New Jersey is one of only two states without a state song.
2021: School Enrollment
As of the 2020-2021 school year, the NJDOE reported a total district enrollment of 1,362,400 students, the lowest total enrollment since the early 2000s.
2021: Education Week Ranking
In 2021, Education Week ranked New Jersey public schools the best of all U.S. states.
January 1, 2022: Pine Valley merged into Pine Hill
On January 1, 2022, Pine Valley merged into Pine Hill, marking the most recent dissolution of a municipality in New Jersey.
September 2022: Online casino revenue surpasses $5 billion
In September 2022, the lifetime revenue from online casinos operating in New Jersey for the nine years since the industry's launch had surpassed $5 billion.
2022: Homeless Population
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2022 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, there were an estimated 8,752 homeless people in New Jersey.
2022: All aspects of reproductive choice are protected by law
As of 2022, all aspects of reproductive choice, including abortion, are protected by law in New Jersey.
2022: Ethnic Diversity Statistics
As of 2022, over one-fifth (21.5%) of New Jersey's residents are Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% are Black, and one-tenth are Asian.
2022: First Openly Transgender City Councilmember
In 2022, Jennifer Williams became New Jersey's first openly transgender city councilmember, elected in Trenton.
2022: Population Decline
In 2022, the Census Bureau estimated there were 6,262 fewer residents than in 2020, a decline of 0.3% from 2020, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022: Gross State Product
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that New Jersey's gross state product in the third quarter of 2022 was $753 billion.
November 2023: Teacher Testing Elimination
In November 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation eliminating testing for prospective teachers in reading, writing, and math, replacing it with an alternative certification process.
2023: Median Household Income
As of 2023, New Jersey had a median household income of $99,781, ranking second-highest among U.S. states, only behind Massachusetts.
2023: Devils postseason appearances
As of 2023, the Devils have appeared in 23 postseasons in 40 seasons in New Jersey.
2023: High Income Counties
As of 2023, three of New Jersey's counties are among the 20 highest income U.S. counties in the nation.
2023: StayNJ Program
In 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a new tax-relief program known as StayNJ.
2023: Population Growth
In 2023, New Jersey lead the Northeast with a 1.3% growth rate or 121,209 residents from 2023 placing it among the top ten states nationwide for population growth.
2023: Federal Tax Contribution
In 2023, New Jersey sent approximately $183 billion to Washington, D.C. in taxes but only received approximately $113 billion in federal investment.
2023: Sports betting revenue in New Jersey
In 2023, sportsbooks in New Jersey brought in almost $12 billion in bets and made over $1 billion in revenue.
2023: PFAs concern in water supplies
In late 2023, concerns arose regarding the presence of PFAs (forever chemicals) in the state's water supplies.
December 1, 2024: Largest Gathering of Rabbis
On December 1, 2024, the world's largest gathering of rabbis outside of Israel occurred in Edison.
2024: Local governments regulating marijuana businesses
As of 2024, local governments and municipalities in New Jersey are still in the process of regulating marijuana-related businesses within their jurisdictions.
2024: Majority-Minority State
As of the 2024 census estimate, the White non-Hispanic population of New Jersey was less than 50%, making it a majority-minority state.
2024: Superfund sites cleaned up
By 2024, only 35 of New Jersey's Superfund sites have been cleaned up since the Superfund law was passed.
2024: Per Pupil Spending
In 2024, New Jersey spent the second-most per public school student among all states, behind New York, amounting to $26,600 spent per pupil.
2024: Foreign-Born Population
In 2024, a quarter of New Jerseyans (25%) were foreign born, the second most after California, compared to the national average of 14.8%.
2024: Population Rebound
In 2024, the Census Bureau reported that the state population rebounded by 2.3% or 211,837 residents from April 2020.
2024: New York Sirens become home rink
In 2024, the New York Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League made the Prudential Center their home rink.
May 2025: Unemployment Rate
As of May 2025, the state's unemployment rate was 4.8%.
2025: Princeton University Ranking
In 2025, Princeton University was ranked first for the tenth consecutive year among all national universities by U.S. News & World Report.
2025: WalletHub Ranking
In 2025, WalletHub again ranked New Jersey as the least dependent on federal government aid overall with now the second-lowest return on taxpayer spending from the federal government, at 48 cents per dollar.
2025: Small businesses employment
In 2025, small businesses constituted 99.7% of all businesses in New Jersey, employing 48.8% of the state's workforce.
2025: U.S. Census Bureau Estimate
In 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated New Jersey's population to be over 9.5 million residents, marking its highest estimated count ever.
January 2026: StayNJ Property Tax Cut
The StayNJ program will provide an annual property-tax cut of 50% for those aged 65 and over with incomes below $500,000, going into effect in January 2026 and capped at $6,500.
2026: New Jersey to host FIFA World Cup matches
New Jersey will be one of 16 cities to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium, which will also host the tournament final.
2026: Garden State Hardwood Classic planned through 2026
The annual inter-conference rivalry game between Seton Hall and Rutgers, the Garden State Hardwood Classic, is planned through 2026.
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