Library Guides: Library Resources for WGST 110: Diversity and Difference: Identities, Communities, and Cultures

City of Jersey City

Jersey City's ward boundaries were redrawn in 2022 to adjust for population changes. Information about the changes (including a detailed PDF map of the current Ward boundaries) can be found here on the City Council section of Jersey City's official website:

New Jersey City Municipal Ward Boundaries 2022

Report of the JC Ward Map Commission
Report includes a street by street description of current ward boundaries
2022 Jersey City Ward Map
This is the new Ward map for Jersey City as of January 2022

City of Jersey City Web Site
This is the official website for the city of Jersey City. It includes information and links to all levels of municipal services and government including the City Council, Mayor's Office.
Jersey City - City Planning Division
The City Planning Divisions web pages contain information and links for the city's Master Plan, Zoning information, and to the Open Data Portal website.

Ward B Census Tracts

Jersey City's Ward B includes the following Census Tracts:

Census Tract 27	Census Tract 42
Census Tract 28	Census Tract 48
Census Tract 29	Census Tract 49
Census Tract 30	Census Tract 52
Census Tract 31	Census Tract 54
Census Tract 40	Census Tract 56
Census Tract 41.01
Census Tract 41.02

Hudson County Elections

Hudson County Election Results Website
Use the filtering tool to see voting results by municipality, ward, and election district.
Hudson County Division of Planning's Website
Includes links to U.S. Census information and analysis for municipalities within Hudson County
Hudson County Clerk's Office
This website contains links to all the functions under the Hudson County Clerk's Office including Election Results, Voter Registration, and Vital Statistics.

Ward Boundaries and Election Districts

Sample: Nov 2021 General Election Results Ward B ED 17
In 2021 Ward B ED 17 was bounded by JFK Boulevard on the west, Belmont Ave on the north, Bergen Ave on the east, and Bentley Ave on the south. In 2022, these blocks are still located in Ward B but are now identified as ED 20.
2021 Map of Ward B with Election District Numbers
Use this map and ED numbers to analyze voting patterns from the 2021 General Election or earlier.
2022 Map of Ward B with Election District Numbers
This is the current map of Ward B showing the Election Districts. Do not use these ED numbers when analyzing Election results from 2021 or earlier.

U.S. Census Data

U.S. Census Bureau
This is the main site for the United States Census Bureau.
Explore U.S. Census Bureau Data
This site allows the user to search specific types of census data including population or housing characteristics for specific places. The Advanced Search can be particularly useful because it allows you to select and download data by small geographic units such as Census Tracts and Census Blocks.
U.S. Census Quick Facts
Easy to use tool to find Census Data profiles on most cities, towns

This U.S. Census Bureau Training Video below demonstrates how to find statistical information on any neighborhood.

2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer
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About the 2020 Census Demographic Data Map Viewer

New Jersey Information

New Jersey Data book (Rutgers)
Explore statistical information about New Jersey municipalities - requires the creation of a free user account to login
State of New Jersey Website
The official website of the state of New Jersey with links to all divisions of government and state services