DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE
Population
9,288,994
Total Area
8,721 square miles
Land Area
7,419 square miles
Water Area
1,303 square miles
Coastline
130 miles
Shoreline
1,792 miles
Highest Point
1,803 feet in elevation
Lowest Point
Atlantic coast, sea level
Bordering States
Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania
Area Codes
201, 609, 732, 856, 908, 973
Topography
Appalachian Valley in the northwest, piedmont plateau and low plains broken by high ridges combine with coastal plains that cover large sections of the southeast.
Capital City
Trenton
Largest Cities
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison Township, Woodbridge Township, Dover Township, Hamilton, Trenton, Camden
Agriculture
Nursery stock, horses, vegetables, fruits and nuts, seafood, dairy products.
Industry
Chemical products, food processing, electric equipment, printing and publishing, tourism
Statehood
December 18, 1787
State Bird
Eastern Goldfinch
State Flower
Violet (Viola sororia)
State Motto
Liberty and Prosperity
State Nickname
The Garden State
State Song
“I’m from New Jersey”