New annual state population estimates show New Jersey continues to grow, albeit slowly, and still retains the title of most densely populated state in the country. It also ranks fourth among states for out-migration, relying heavily on international immigration to keep its population change in the black.
Demographics and Trends
New Population Estimates: New Jersey’s Still Growing, But Slowly
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019Where Do New Jersey’s Out-Migrating Millennials Go?
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018The second in a series of articles examining where New Jersey’s out-migrants are going, this looks specifically at the type of places Millennials are seeking versus the places toward which older out-migrants gravitate.
Where Do New Jersey’s Out-Migrants Go?
Thursday, October 25th, 2018The first in a series of articles using census data to understand where people who leave New Jersey are moving to, this article looks at overall out-migration patterns and lists the top 30 destination counties.
Yes, Millennials Really Are Fleeing the State. The Data Say So.
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018Nationally, Millennials are a much larger generation than the one that came before them. But not in New Jersey. This is a problem for the future economic health of the state, and deserves to be addressed.
The March Toward Walkable Urbanism Continues
Friday, May 25th, 2018New Census municipal population estimates confirm a continuation of the trend toward places with mixed-use centers and a dense local street grid, and in particular toward towns with access to rail transit.
New Jersey Future Resources Highlighted at National Planners’ Convention
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018Resources developed as part of New Jersey Future’s work with several municipalities on Creating Great Places To Age were featured at the American Planning Association’s annual National Planning Conference in April.
Opportunity Zones Take Another Step Forward
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018New Jersey’s proposal to designate 169 Census tracts as Opportunity Zones has been approved. Analysis shows they represent the kinds of places where the state would like to direct growth, and where targeted investment can catalyze economic revitalization.
County Population Estimates: Return to the Urban Core Continues
Monday, March 26th, 2018New estimates from the Census Bureau confirm the state’s population shift back to older, more built-out places. Nine counties lost population, and one hit a growth milestone.
Millennials: What Do They Want?
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018The Millennial Town Hall at the Redevelopment Forum looked at some of the key issues keeping Millennials from starting their careers in New Jersey, including access to transportation options besides cars, and to housing they can afford.
The New Leadership Is Local
Friday, March 16th, 2018At New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum, keynote speaker Bruce Katz outlined a new framework for governance and economic growth in the 21st century, focused on local and metropolitan cross-sector collaborations.