New Jersey ranks 7th most diverse state in 2025, WalletHub study finds

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranks as the seventh most diverse state in the country in 2025, according to a new report from WalletHub.

The personal-finance website released its findings Tuesday as Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide and as women now hold nearly 12% of Fortune 500 CEO positions for the first time.

WalletHub compared all 50 states across six categories: socio-economic, cultural, economic, household, religious and political diversity. The analysis aimed to determine where the most idea and identity exchanges occur and where populations remain more homogeneous.

Diversity in New Jersey (1=Most Diverse, 25=Avg.):

• Overall rank for New Jersey: 7^th
• 4^th – Educational-Attainment Diversity
• 6^th – Racial & Ethnic Diversity
• 2^nd – Linguistic Diversity
• 21^st – Birthplace Diversity
• 31^st – Industry Diversity*
• 12^th – Generational Diversity
• 6^th – Household-Size Diversity
• 17^th – Religious Diversity

*Includes civilian employed population aged 16 and older