New Jersey crowned most densely populated state in the US. Here's why

Tamara Walker, Asbury Park Press
Updated ·1 min read

It's no secret that New Jersey's quite popular during the summer season.

And according to new list by the finance website, Insider Monkey, there are 19 most densely populated states and New Jerseys ranks at the number one spot.

Tell us something that we don't know.

This new list pulled data from the US Census Bureau using average population per square mile and economic growth per capita for each state to complete the ranking.

Here are the findings from the finance magazine:

New Jersey

  • Population per Square Mile: 1,263.0

  • GDP per Capita: $80,484

"New Jersey is among the most densely populated states in the US, with 1,263 people per square mile or 343 people per square kilometer. This high population density is attributed to its position within the Northeast megalopolis, with urban hubs like Newark and Jersey City attracting residents. New Jersey’s economy thrives on a diverse base, with finance, pharmaceuticals, and transportation (major ports and airports) being powerhouses."

Most densely populated states

  1. New Jersey

  2. Rhode Island

  3. Massachusetts

  4. Connecticut

  5. Maryland

  6. Delaware

  7. New York

  8. Florida

  9. Pennsylvania

  10. Ohio

  11. California

  12. Illinois

  13. Hawaii

  14. Virginia

  15. North Carolina

  16. Indiana

  17. Georgia

  18. Michigan

  19. South Carolina

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Is NJ the most crowded state? Insider Monkey ranks top 19