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Are you proud to live in NJ? If you're not, you're in a tiny minority

Source: Press of Atlantic City · Aug 1, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Are you proud to live in NJ? If you're not, you're in a tiny minority news image

A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll reveals that the vast majority of New Jersey residents take pride in living in the state, with those lacking that pride forming only a tiny minority.

The findings highlight strong state identity and attachment among New Jerseyans despite the state's well-known reputation for self-deprecating humor.

The poll provides fresh perspective on residents' actual sentiments about their home state and suggests widespread satisfaction with living in New Jersey.

Key points

  • Over 85% of New Jersey residents express pride in living in the state according to the Rutgers-Eagleton poll
  • Only a small minority of surveyed residents lack pride in their home state
  • The findings challenge common stereotypes about New Jersey residents' feelings toward their state

FAQ

What did the Rutgers-Eagleton poll measure?
The poll surveyed New Jersey residents about their sense of pride and attachment to living in the state, revealing that most residents actually feel positive about calling New Jersey home.
How rare is it to not be proud to live in NJ?
According to the poll, being dissatisfied or lacking pride in New Jersey residency is quite uncommon, with only a small minority of respondents expressing such sentiment.

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