The small, eastern state of New Jersey is the wealthiest per capita in the United States and home to over 55,500 horses. Though New Jersey is nicknamed the Garden State over ninety percent of its residents live in cities including the state three largest; Newark, New Jersey City and Patterson.
Tourism is big business in New Jersey and the state is dotted with over 50 resort cities and towns from Atlantic City, which has the world longest boardwalk, to picturesque Cape May. This seaside state enjoys warm, breezy summers and cool to cold winters. The nations highest per capita income and one of the best public education systems in the country make New Jersey a popular place for raising a family.
New Jersey in Numbers: | |
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Horse Population: 55,500 horses |
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Acres Used for Horse-Related Acres: 88,700 acres |
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Population: 9,262,000 |
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Land area: 7,417 sq. miles |
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Capital: Trenton |
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Counties: 21 |
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Highest Point: High Point at 1,803 feet, located in the county of Sussex |
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Lowest Point: Atlantic Ocean at Sea Level |
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Geographic Center: Located in Mercer County |
Pennington, Mercer County, New Jersey
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Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey
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Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
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Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Jeanne Tassone , Coldwell Banker Realty
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Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Therisa Campbell , Realty Executives
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East Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Pauline Rycyk , Coldwell Banker Realty
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