James Solomon wins Jersey City mayoral runoff
Progressive councilman James Solomon was elected Jersey City mayor in a Dec. 2 runoff, the Associated Press projects, defeating former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey after no candidate surpassed 50% in the Nov. 4 seven‑way race. The officially nonpartisan contest centered on affordability, with both candidates proposing tougher requirements for developers and expanded affordable housing, as well as more police to improve public safety.
📌 Key Facts
- AP projects James Solomon won the Dec. 2 Jersey City mayoral runoff
- He defeated former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey after a Nov. 4 seven‑candidate first round
- Campaigns focused on affordability and public safety; both candidates are Democrats though party labels were not on the ballot
📊 Relevant Data
Jersey City's population grew from 247,597 in 2010 to 292,449 in 2020, an increase of 18.1%.
Jersey City, New Jersey - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
In Jersey City, the Black population decreased by nearly 3,000 residents between 2013 and 2023, despite overall population growth, attributed to gentrification.
Jersey City's Residential Mix Between Each Racial Group - Reddit — Reddit
As of 2023, Jersey City's racial composition is approximately 24% White (non-Hispanic), 20% Black, 26% Asian, and 27% Hispanic, with population percentages showing no majority group.
Jersey City, NJ | Data USA — Data USA
In Jersey City, median household income in 2023 was $136,524 for White non-Hispanic households, $124,127 for Asian, $61,209 for Black, and $64,964 for Hispanic, with population percentages: White 24%, Asian 26%, Black 20%, Hispanic 27%.
Races in Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ) - Detailed Stats - City-Data.com — City-Data.com
Poverty rates in Jersey City in 2023 were 6% for White, 26% for Black, 12% for Asian, and 27% for Hispanic, with population percentages: White 24%, Asian 26%, Black 20%, Hispanic 27%.
Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ) poverty rate data - City-Data.com — City-Data.com
Jersey City could face a housing shortage of 27,000 to 36,500 units by 2032, representing 20% to 27% of current stock.
Housing Jersey City: Assessing Current and Future Gaps - RPA — Regional Plan Association
The average home price in Jersey City was $750,000 as of the latest month in 2023.
Jersey City Housing Market: House Prices & Trends | Redfin — Redfin
In Jersey City, homicides decreased from 12 in 2022 to 10 in 2023, but thefts increased 41.6% from 2,913 to 4,125.
In Jersey City, 57% of arrests by police are of Black individuals, who comprise 20% of the population, while 26% are White (24% population) and 10% Hispanic (27% population).
Jersey City, NJ - Police Scorecard — Police Scorecard
In New Jersey, the homicide victimization rate in 2023 was 21.3 per 100,000 for Black persons compared to 3.2 for White persons, with Black residents comprising 13% of the population.
Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023 — Bureau of Justice Statistics