U.S. Spanish speakers study
Spanish speakers in New Jersey
1,514,828 people speak Spanish at home in New Jersey, 17.2% of residents age 5 and older. By number of speakers, it ranks number 6 in the country.
48 places with 10,000 or more residents clear 20%, and Newark has the most speakers.
New Jersey by the numbers
- people speak Spanish at home
- 1,514,828
- of residents age 5+ (U.S.: 13.6%)
- 17.2%
- of them say they speak English less than "very well"
- 46.1%
- places of any size clear 20%, home to 58% of the state's speakers
- 93
What to know
New Jersey has dense cities with many Spanish speakers just minutes from Manhattan. Union City, Perth Amboy, Passaic, Elizabeth and Paterson are far above the state average, and nearly half of Spanish speakers in the state say they speak English less than "very well".
Where to start
Serving people in Spanish from the first call is a real advantage. Distances are short too, so advertising city by city works very well.
Places in New Jersey above 20%
Includes places with 10,000 or more residents, ranked by number of speakers. The rest are in the downloadable file.
| Place | Speak Spanish | % | English less than "very well" | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 93,962 | 32.4% | 53.4% | $52,060 |
| Paterson | 84,759 | 58% | 56.1% | $55,997 |
| Elizabeth | 78,643 | 61.9% | 62.2% | $66,555 |
| Union City | 46,603 | 74.4% | 54.3% | $64,310 |
| Passaic | 43,197 | 66.4% | 50.4% | $55,371 |
| Perth Amboy | 39,767 | 75.4% | 57.1% | $61,977 |
| Trenton | 33,435 | 40.6% | 58.6% | $52,537 |
| West New York | 32,976 | 66.8% | 56.3% | $71,729 |
| Camden | 28,522 | 42.6% | 56.5% | $40,546 |
| Plainfield | 27,327 | 53.7% | 59.7% | $85,908 |
| Clifton | 27,316 | 32.5% | 42.3% | $98,237 |
| New Brunswick | 25,645 | 48.6% | 59.4% | $65,810 |
| Vineland | 16,953 | 29.6% | 38.5% | $67,860 |
| Kearny | 16,032 | 42% | 43.1% | $79,154 |
| Hackensack | 14,522 | 32.9% | 49.6% | $84,277 |
| Bridgeton | 13,458 | 53.9% | 56.6% | $55,781 |
| Dover | 12,990 | 73.3% | 53% | $73,737 |
| Garfield | 12,253 | 39.9% | 44.6% | $79,700 |
| Linden | 12,227 | 29.2% | 41% | $92,915 |
| North Plainfield | 10,564 | 49.8% | 55.9% | $87,349 |
| Atlantic City | 10,047 | 28% | 54.1% | $41,028 |
| Pleasantville | 9,467 | 48.5% | 53.1% | $53,661 |
| Lodi | 8,454 | 34.1% | 42.3% | $89,305 |
| Englewood | 8,268 | 29.5% | 45.8% | $102,571 |
| Roselle | 8,248 | 37.9% | 44.4% | $92,762 |
| Fairview | 7,848 | 55.3% | 56.6% | $63,606 |
| Guttenberg | 7,374 | 66% | 44.7% | $75,683 |
| Bergenfield | 7,130 | 26.6% | 33.3% | $130,045 |
| Cliffside Park | 6,829 | 27.8% | 45.6% | $93,452 |
| Harrison | 6,354 | 32.6% | 48.8% | $93,013 |
| Carteret | 6,296 | 26.5% | 33.8% | $96,862 |
| Freehold | 5,792 | 49.4% | 37.2% | $85,707 |
| Morristown | 5,656 | 29.1% | 49.2% | $121,340 |
| Bound Brook | 5,625 | 49.2% | 59.3% | $90,571 |
| Ridgefield Park | 4,803 | 39% | 39.1% | $100,718 |
| Lindenwold | 4,783 | 23.9% | 61.2% | $55,954 |
| East Franklin | 4,619 | 45.2% | 60.5% | $115,458 |
| Elmwood Park | 4,446 | 22% | 36.8% | $101,740 |
| North Arlington | 3,978 | 25.5% | 36.6% | $94,201 |
| Hawthorne | 3,900 | 20.5% | 30.7% | $110,237 |
| Little Ferry | 3,402 | 32.6% | 45.8% | $85,750 |
| Asbury Park | 3,292 | 22.6% | 58.5% | $75,544 |
| Roselle Park | 3,277 | 24.7% | 36.1% | $109,679 |
| Red Bank | 3,017 | 24.6% | 47.3% | $97,477 |
| Woodland Park | 2,992 | 23.7% | 29.7% | $98,845 |
| Ridgefield | 2,709 | 24.8% | 33.6% | $118,059 |
| Manville | 2,486 | 23.8% | 51% | $93,333 |
| White Horse | 2,161 | 21% | 52.4% | $105,758 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024. Includes cities and census-designated places (CDPs). Download every place as a CSV. Reviewed on November 7, 2026.
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Questions about New Jersey
How many people speak Spanish in New Jersey?
1,514,828 people age 5 and older, with a margin of error of ±8,691. That's 17.2% of that population, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Which New Jersey cities have the most Spanish speakers?
Among places above 20%, the top ones are Newark (93,962), Paterson (84,759), Elizabeth (78,643).
Where should I start if I want to sell in Spanish in New Jersey?
Serving people in Spanish from the first call is a real advantage. Distances are short too, so advertising city by city works very well.
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