Essex County, NJ — Population & Demographics
Essex County, NJ has a population of 854,130. The median household income is $76,712 and the median age is 37.7.
854,130
Population
$76,712
Median Income
$494,400
Median Home Value
37.7
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.2% |
| Black or African American | 36.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$76,712
Median Household Income
$48,021
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$494,400
Median Home Value
$1,459
Median Rent
44.5%
Homeownership
Education
86.8%
High School+
37.9%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
Essex County, NJ has a population of 854,130 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Essex County, NJ is $76,712.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.