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New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District

New Jersey · NJ-02

New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District is one of 12 U.S. House districts in New Jersey, represented in Congress by Jefferson Van Drew (Republican). It is home to roughly 779,819 people, with a median age of 42.9. The population is about 64% White. The median household income is $83,826, and 30% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted leaning Republican (R+13).

Representative

Jefferson Van Drew Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of New Jersey

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2,206 mi²
Land area
353/mi²
Pop. density
0.23
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NJ-02 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+13
2024 margin
43% / 56%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+5
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

64% White11% Black17% Hispanic4% Asian4% Other
779,819
Population
42.9
Median age
21.2%
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
10.2%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$83,826
Median household income
$290,316
Median home value
$1,319
Median rent
30%
Bachelor's or higher
73.9%
Homeownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
28.1 min
Mean commute
6.6%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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