population growth

Senior couple
Apr 14, 2026

51 NJ communities make U.S. News 2026 Best Senior Living list

U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Senior Living list includes 51 New Jersey communities as the state’s aging population grows and long-term care costs remain high.

A U-Haul truck drives away from an urban area. U-Haul released its latest Growth Index Jan. 5, 2026. PROVIDED BY U-HAUL
Jan 6, 2026

U-Haul: NJ stuck at No. 48 on growth index

As out-migration again tops arrivals in New Jersey, the results echo United Van Lines data also showing N.J. as a top outbound state.

JCP&L is investing more than $100 million in electrical grid upgrades in Ocean County.
Nov 19, 2025

JCP&L invests $108M to upgrade Ocean County power grid

Driven by explosive population growth, the First Energy electric utility will expand and modernize the equipment to meet rising demand with major updates planned through 2028.