This NJ Town Among Top 10 Most Ethnically Diverse U.S. Cities

NEW JERSEY — Jersey City was recently named among the top 10 most ethnically diverse towns in the United States, according to a new ranking.

Finance and credit website WalletHub recently took a snapshot of America’s current cultural profile, comparing more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key indicators of ethnic diversity. Analysts examined each city based on the ethnicity and race, language and birthplace of its residents.

Jersey City took the No. 2 spot for 2025, according to the ranking released Tuesday.

"Living in an ethnically diverse city can be an economic benefit, as people bring a wide range of skill sets and approaches to solving problems from their own cultures and national origins," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in a statement.

Lupo continued, "People who live in ethnically diverse cities have the opportunity to learn a lot about people different from themselves, which is not only an enriching experience but also a good way to break down walls of prejudice."

According to the study, Hispanics make up the largest ethnic group in the city at around 26%, while Asians are 25% of the population, white people are 24%, and Black people are 20%.

Also, many people in Jersey City speak foreign languages at home, which shows that people are preserving and passing down their cultures, according to the study. Less than half of the population (49%) only speaks English at home.

Here are the top 10 most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub:

1. Germantown, MD
2. Jersey City, NJ
3. Gaithersburg, MD
4. Silver Spring, MD
5. Kent, WA
6. New York, NY
7. Spring Valley, NV
8. Federal Way, WA
9. Rockville, MD
10. Oakland, CA

Take a look at the full ranking at WalletHub.com.