The capital of New Jersey is Trenton.
The Postal Code for New Jersey: NJ
The typical abbreviation for New Jersey: N.J.
Time Zone:
The state of New Jersey is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of New Jersey refer to themselves: New Jerseyite or New Jerseyan
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, New Jersey has a population of 8,724,560 people.
This represents 2.91% of the national total, making it the 11th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 8,724,560 | +0.25% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 8,703,150 | +0.31% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 8,675,879 | +0.39% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 8,642,412 | +0.76% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 8,577,514 | +0.83% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 8,506,516 | +1.10% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 8,414,350 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of New Jersey is 8,721 square miles (22,587.29 km²).
This represents 0.23% of the national total.
New Jersey ranks as the 47th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of New Jersey is 1,176.29 people per square mile (454.17 people/km²).
New Jersey ranks 1st in population density.
Nickname for New Jersey: "The Garden State"
State Motto: "Liberty and Prosperity"
State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch (carduelis tristis)
State Tree: Northern Red Oak (quercus rubra)
State Flower: Purple Violet (viola sororia)
Statehood:
New Jersey became the 3rd state on Dec 18, 1787.
Useful State Links
The state website for New Jersey can be found at:
The portal for New Jersey tourism:
For information about New Jersey fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Newark | 280,666 | 63 |
| 2 | Jersey City | 239,614 | 72 |
| 3 | Paterson | 149,843 | 140 |
| 4 | Elizabeth | 125,809 | 190 |
| 7 | Trenton | 84,639 | |
| 8 | Camden | 80,010 | |
| 9 | Clifton | 79,922 | |
| 10 | East Orange | 68,190 | |
| 11 | Passaic | 68,338 | |
| 12 | Union City | 65,128 | |
| 13 | Bayonne | 59,987 | |
| 15 | Vineland | 58,164 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 1 (Northeast) |
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| Census Division: 2 (Middle Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 34 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region II / Region 2 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-NJ |
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