four municipalities had populations in excess of 100,000. With the 2004 Census estimate, Woodbridge has surpassed Edison in population, as both joined the 100,000 club. Newark : 273,546 (Census Estimate 2005: 280,666) Jersey City : 240,055 (Census Estimate 2005: 239,614) Paterson : 149,222 (Census Estimate 2005: 149,843) Elizabeth : 120,568 (Census