Essex County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 863,002 | — | #71 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,789 | +7.5% | #548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,643 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $524,100 | +85.9% | #123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,531 | +31.6% | #228 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +16.2% | #1,884 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Essex County has a population of 863,002, making it the #71 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Essex County is $80,789, ranking #548 out of 3,222 counties — 7.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 8.7%.
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The median home value in Essex County is $524,100 (+85.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,531/mo and the homeownership rate is 44.9%.
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88.1% of residents in Essex County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County, New Jersey has a total population of 863,002, making it the 71st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Essex County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Essex County is $80,789, which ranks #548 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7%.
The median home value in Essex County is $524,100, 85.9% above the national median. Renters in Essex County pay a median gross rent of $1,531 per month. The homeownership rate is 44.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Essex County, 39.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.1 min.
Essex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 35.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.2%).
All data for Essex County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.