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STATE HEREWith its rich history and diverse economy, New Jersey offers various resources for veterans, including tax exemptions, educational programs, and healthcare services.
These resources are provided by the state of New Jersey, including veteran services, educational programs, and healthcare options.

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New Jersey Veteran Demographic Statistics

Veteran Population vs. Total Population

This following New Jersey charts and data provide New Jersey state-level estimates of the percentage of Veterans who were VA pension recipients at the end of the 2020 fiscal year. Percentage values are rounded to the nearest tenth. Data was Prepared by the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics.

New Jersey:
Total Population: 9,254,137
Total Veteran Population: 338,011
Peacetime Veteran Population: 88,835
Wartime Veteran Population: 249,176
Total Male Veteran Population: 311,449
Total Female Veteran Population: 26,562

War & Peace

Peacetime vs. Wartime Veterans

Peacetime

26%

(26%) Peacetime Veteran Population: 88,835 Veterans

Wartime

73%

(73%) Wartime Veteran Population: 249,176 Veterans

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New Jersey Male & Female Veterans

Male Veterans

92%

(92%) Male Veteran Population: 311,449 Veterans

Female Veterans

(7%) Female Veteran Population: 26,562 Veterans

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New Jersey Living Veteran Period(s) of Service

Veteran Population by War Period of Service

Post 9/11 Era

13%

(13%) Post 9/11 Era Veteran Population: 46,253 Veterans

Gulf War

30%

(30%) Gulf War Era Veteran Population: 104,572 Veterans

Vietnam

32%

(32%) Vietnam War Era Veteran Population: 109,675 Veterans

Korean Conflict

(9%) Korean Conflict Era Veteran Population: 31,747 Veterans

World War II

(2%) World War II Era Veteran Population: 9,448 Veterans

Sources: Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Enterprise Integration, Veteran Population Projection Model (VetPop) 2020, Veteran Object FY 2023 data, United States Veterans Eligibility Trends & Statistics (USVETS) 2019, 2020, and 2021 data; Veterans Benefits Administration, VETSNET FY 2019, FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2023 pension data.State-specific dynamic content, such as state programs and veteran services. Specific data: 6L_VetPop2020_State_NCVAS

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New Jersey Veteran Demographic Statistics

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New Jersey State Veterans Affairs Office Information

New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs provides healthcare, housing, and education benefits. New Jersey Veterans Affairs Office link here

New Jersey State Veterans Homes' Information

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Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home Veterans Home Image

Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home The NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park was rebuilt in 1999 on 109 acres in Middlesex County. It is a modern skilled care nursing home providing 24/7 quality healthcare. The 312-bed facility… New Jersey Veterans Home link here

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Paramus Veterans Memorial Home Veterans Home Image

Paramus Veterans Memorial Home This facility, located on 23 acres in northeastern Bergen County, opened on August 4, 1986. It has two modern residential buildings, able to accommodate 336 residents, and two fenced-in garden areas. In the… New Jersey Veterans Home link here

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Vineland Veterans Memorial Home Veterans Home Image

Vineland Veterans Memorial Home The Vineland Veterans Home is the state’s oldest continually operating veteran’s home, having opened its doors in 1899. The Vineland Home has been providing services to New Jersey Veterans from every war or… New Jersey Veterans Home link here

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