The population density of New Jersey was 1,208 in 2018. The population density of New York was 416 in 2018.

Population Density

Population Density is computed by dividing the total population by Land Area Per Square Mile.

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Geographic and Population Datasets Involving New Jersey or New York

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    Automobiles Annual Imports and Exports Through Port Authority of NY NJ Maritime Terminals: Beginning 2000

    data.ny.gov | Last Updated 2019-06-10T17:59:14.000Z

    This dataset represents the total number of Automobiles Imported and Exported annually through maritime terminals located within Port Authority property in the Port of New York and New Jersey in vehicle units beginning 2000

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    HIV/AIDS transmission rate among adults and adolescents, New Jersey, by year: Beginning 2010

    healthdata.nj.gov | Last Updated 2020-09-30T14:26:53.000Z

    Rate: Number of new cases of HIV/AIDS infections per 100,000 population. Definition: The rate of HIV transmission among adolescents and adults age 13+ per 100,000 population. Data Source: New Jersey Enhanced HIV/AIDS Reporting System (eHARS) Division of HIV/AIDS, STD, and TB Services, New Jersey Department of Health

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    Diabetes death rate (per 100,000), New Jersey, by year: Beginning 2010

    healthdata.nj.gov | Last Updated 2020-12-09T18:52:42.000Z

    Rate: Age-adjusted death rate, number of deaths due to diabetes, per 100,000 population. Definition: Deaths with diabetes as the underlying cause of death (ICD-10 codes: E10-E14). Data Sources: (1) Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health (2) Population Estimates, State Data Center, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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    Lottery Cash 4 Life Winning Numbers: Beginning 2014

    data.ny.gov | Last Updated 2024-05-29T06:00:48.000Z

    Go to http://on.ny.gov/1xRIvPz on the New York Lottery website for past Cash 4 Life results and payouts.

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    Water Consumption in the City of New York

    data.cityofnewyork.us | Last Updated 2024-05-01T13:31:25.000Z

    A brief history of water consumption in the New York City Water Supply System (Based on New York City Census population)

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    Breast Cancer Death Rate (per 100,000 females), New Jersey, by year: Beginning 2010

    healthdata.nj.gov | Last Updated 2020-12-08T19:55:33.000Z

    Rate: Number of deaths among females due to breast cancer per 100,000 female population. Definition: Number of deaths per 100,000 with malignant neoplasm (cancer) of the female breast as the underlying cause (ICD-10 codes: C33-C34). Data Sources: (1) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Compressed Mortality File. CDC WONDER On-line Database accessed at http://wonder.cdc.gov/cmf-icd10.html (2) Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health (3) Population Estimates, State Data Center, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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    Trees Planted by the Port Authority of NY NJ in New York City: Beginning 2008

    data.ny.gov | Last Updated 2019-06-10T17:59:08.000Z

    This dataset contains information about trees that have been planted in New York City by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2008 to 2012. Trees are planted by the Port Authority or contactors on Port Authority Property. Tree data includes the tree species, size, location and quantity.

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    New York State Population Data: Beginning 2003

    health.data.ny.gov | Last Updated 2024-03-07T16:13:08.000Z

    Population data file is provided as an additional reference file when interpreting vital statistics death rates. The population data is derived from the corresponding release of the NCHS annual estimates of "Bridged Race Vintage" which are consistent with the Bureau of the Census estimates from "Vintage" (released in the summer). For more information, check out: http://www.health.ny.gov/statistics/vital_statistics/. The "About" tab contains additional details concerning this dataset.

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    Freight Cars Moved in Carfloat Operations, Port Authority of NY NJ: Beginning 2009

    data.ny.gov | Last Updated 2019-06-10T17:59:19.000Z

    This dataset provides volume of loaded freight rail cars transported between NY and NJ by New York New Jersey Rail, a carfloat operation owned by the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Total volume, including empty cars, is estimated at twice the volume of loaded. 2013 entry is year-to-date volume at this time

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    Percentage of obese adults (20+), New Jersey, by year: Beginning 2011

    healthdata.nj.gov | Last Updated 2019-11-06T16:24:23.000Z

    Ratio: Percent of adults age 20 or older who are obese. Definition: Percentage of respondents age 20 or older who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2 calculated from self-reported weight and height. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. Data Source: New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, New Jersey Department of Health