New Jersey is a densely populated state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. New Jersey is bordered by the state of New York to the north and east, by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, southeast, and south, by Delaware Bay and the state of Delaware to the southwest and by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania to the west. The nickname of New Jersey is The Garden State. Do you want to know more about interesting New Jersey facts? Let’s find out 10 interesting facts about New Jersey, the Garden State, in this article.
1. New Jersey is the Most Densely Populated State in the United States
In the United States, New Jersey is the most densely populated state. It’s the fifth-smallest state in land area but ranks 11th in population. The population density of New Jersey is 1,263/sq mi (488/km2). New Jersey is one of the major destinations for immigrants that makes it one of the most multicultural states of the United States.
2. Trenton is the Capital City of New Jersey while Newark is the Largest One
The capital city of New Jersey is Trenton. Trenton became the state capital in 1790. Previously, it was also the capital of the United States from November 1 to December 24, 1784. Newark is the most populous city in New Jersey as well as the second largest city in the New York Metropolitan Area. As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Newark was founded in 1666 by the Puritans.
3. New Jersey Has the Highest Per Capita Rate of Millionaires of any States
As one of the wealthiest states of the United States, there are more millionaires per capita in Jersey than in any other states with almost one-tenth of all households are millionaires. New Jersey itself also ranks in the top 3 in the highest median household among all states of the United States. With per capita income measure, New Jersey is also among the top 5 highest of all states.
4. New Jersey is the Most Urbanized State in the United States
As defined by the Census Bureau’s Combined Statistical Area, every county in New Jersey was deemed “urban”. New Jersey is the most heavily urbanized state in the United States as more than 92% of its population live within urbanized areas of 50,000 or more population. Most of New Jersey population are concentrated in the counties surrounding New York City and Philadelphia as well as along the eastern Jersey Shore.
5. World’s Longest Boardwalk is Located in Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Atlantic City Boardwalk is the longest boardwalk in the world with 5.5 miles long. It’s also the oldest one as it was opened in 1870. There are a number of attractions and shopping venues in the Atlantic City boardwalk. In Atlantic city boardwalk, visitors can enjoy the ocean views in one side and shopping in the other side.
6. Cape May, New Jersey is the Oldest Seaside Resort in the United States
Cape May is located at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. It’s the southernmost point of New Jersey. Cape May was originally formed as Cape Island Borough then Cape Island City. It was reincorporated as Cape May City on March 9, 1869. In the mid-18th century, vacationers from Philadelphia began to visit Cape May.
7. The World’s Tallest Water Sphere is Located in Union, New Jersey
Union Watersphere is the tallest water sphere in the world that is located in Union, New Jersey. It was built in built in 1964 and stands 212 feet (~65 m) tall. It can hold up to 250,000 gallons (946,353 liters) of water. It’s now owned by American Water and also serves as the cellular phone for the surrounding area.
8. High Point is the Highest Natural Point of New Jersey
The highest natural point of New Jersey is High Point with 1,804 ft (550 m) elevation. High Point is a mountain peak within High Point State Park that is located on the border of Wantage Township and Montague Township in Sussex County, New Jersey. In High Point peak, we can also find High Point monument that was built in 1930 to honor war veterans.
9. Eastern GoldFinch is the Official State Bird of New Jersey
The eastern goldfinch (Carduelis tristis) has been the official state bird of New Jersey since 1935. The eastern goldfinchh is a small migratory North American bird that can found from mid-Alberta to North Carolina in breeding season and from just south of the Canada–United States border to Mexico in the winter. The eastern goldfinch is also the state bird of Iowa (called American goldfinch) and Washington (called willow goldfinch).
10. The Common Meadow Violet is the Official State Flower of New Jersey
The common meadow violet, or also called the violet, is the official state flower of New Jersey. The common meadow violet (Viola Sororia) was adopted as the state flower of New Jersey in 1913, but the legislation was finally passed in 1971. The native habitats of the common meadow violet are in the eastern half of the United States and Canada. The Violet is also the state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin (it’s called Wood Violet).
Besides 10 interesting facts about New Jersey that we have talked about above, there are surely many more interesting facts about New Jersey. So, it’s surely welcome to share any other interesting facts that you know with us here.