New Jersey Trivia:
Capital : Trenton
State Tree : Northern Red Oak
State Flower : Violet
State Insect : European Honey Bee
State Bird : Eastern Goldfinch
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New Jersey People:
New Jersey has a total population of 8,867,749 (2012 est) and ranks 11st in population of U.S. states. By age, 2,030,715 (22.9%) New Jerseyans are under 18 years of age, 5,586,682 (63%) are age 19 to 64, and 1,250,353 (14.1%) are 65 years of age or older. By gender, females make up 51.2%, and males 48.8% of the total population.
| Age | Population Percentage |
| 18 and under |  22.9 |
| 65 and older | 14.1 |
| 19 to 64 | 63 |
| Female | 51.2 |
| Male | 48.8 |
53,206 (0.6%) New Jerseyans are American Indian or Alaska Native, 798,097 (9.0%) are Asian, 1,303,559 (14.7%) are Black, 8,868 (0.1%) are Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6,544,399 (73.8%) are White, 168,487 (1.9%) are of mixed race.
| Race | Population |
| White | 6,544,399 |
| Black | 1,303,559 |
| Asian | 798,097 |
| Mixed | 168,487 |
| American Indian | 53,206 |
| Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 8,868 |
1,303,559 (14.7%) have declared Hispanic or Latino origin.
20.8% of New Jerseyans were born in a foreign country.
29.6% of New Jerseyans over the age of 5 speak a language other than English at home.
87.9% of New Jerseyans over the age of 25 are high school graduates or higher, and 35.4% have bachelor's degrees or higher.
New Jersey Land:
New Jersey has a land area of 7,354 square miles and is ranked 46th among U.S. states in total area. New Jersey has a population density of 1,196 people per square mile.