Population

Census Bureau estimates for mid-2021 show the towns with the biggest growth were mostly in South Jersey, and particularly in Ocean County.

Census Bureau estimates for mid-2021 find many New Jersey municipalities lost population in the pandemic's first 15 months, especially by New York City.

Six states were undercounted, eight were overcounted. But New Jersey, where the 2020 count exceeded estimates by nearly 400,000, was deemed accurate.

Census Bureau population estimates say eight of New Jersey's 21 counties shrank between April 2020 and July 2021, with quiet rural areas seeing unusual gains.

The merger of Pine Valley into Pine Hill in Camden County still leaves the state with 564 municipalities, including 13 with less than 500 residents.

New Census Bureau estimates say the population of New Jersey is down nearly 22,000 since the 2020 Census and the nation's growth is lowest in history.

So....what towns do YOU think grew the most in population?

The 2020 Census shows cities in northeast New Jersey grew significantly, while Lakewood grew 45%. More remote counties saw their populations shrink.

Let's find out keeping in mind that anyone under the age of 18 years old counts as a kid -- sorry teens.

Is your favorite spot supposedly going to be beyond crowded or are you looking to meet new people at another location?