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Veterans in New Jersey

Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024

Veterans
273,031
3.7% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
Women veterans
20,662
7.6% of veterans
Age 65 and older
156,902
57% of veterans

Veterans by county

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CountyVeteransShare of adultsWomen
Atlantic County11,9435.5%803
Bergen County22,0852.9%1,655
Burlington County23,9546.5%2,546
Camden County18,9094.6%2,100
Cape May County5,4086.9%322
Cumberland County5,8025.0%557
Essex County17,2922.6%1,757
Gloucester County13,4955.6%1,020
Hudson County9,9001.7%954
Hunterdon County4,8634.6%410
Mercer County10,1763.4%847
Middlesex County20,5943.0%1,307
Monmouth County20,5074.0%1,314
Morris County13,9403.4%576
Ocean County29,9736.1%1,461
Passaic County10,6162.7%597
Salem County2,9515.8%284
Somerset County8,8753.2%733
Sussex County5,6834.8%479
Union County11,2602.5%742
Warren County4,8055.4%198

Frequently asked questions

How many veterans live in New Jersey?
The American Community Survey estimates 273,031 civilian veterans in New Jersey (2020-2024), or 3.7% of residents 18 and older.
Which New Jersey counties have the most veterans?
Ocean County (29,973), Burlington County (23,954), Bergen County (22,085) have the most veterans.
Where do veteran population numbers come from?
They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
Where can veterans find VA services?
VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001

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