New Jersey was the third of the original Thirteen Colonies to join the Union and is the most densely populated state in the country. Native Americans inhabited the area for almost 3,000 years before it was settled by the Dutch and Swedish in the early 17th century. Celebs from The Garden State include Danny Devito, Albert Einstein, Meryl Streep, and of course, Jon Bon Jovi. New Jersey boasts more well-to-do residents per capita than any other state, and is the second wealthiest state in the US overall. 

Fascinating facts about New Jersey:

• The boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey is the longest in the world
• The first Native American reservation in the US was located in New Jersey’s Shamong Township
• New Jersey has 525 diners, thus its nickname “The Diner Capital of the Country”
• More Revolutionary War battles were fought in New Jersey than in any other colony
• Saltwater taffy originated in Atlantic City in 1883

So how do Jersey girls and boys sleep at night? Do folks in the big cities get high marks for slumber or do residents of Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore take the top spots on our list? Let’s check out the data below.