Census ACS 2023 · 21 counties
Richest Counties in New Jersey
Income varies significantly across New Jersey's 21 counties. Hunterdon County leads with a median household income of $139,453. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren County | $99,596 | 110,238 |
| 2 | Union County | $100,117 | 572,549 |
| 3 | Sussex County | $114,316 | 145,117 |
| 4 | Somerset County | $135,960 | 346,203 |
| 5 | Salem County | $78,412 | 64,973 |
| 6 | Passaic County | $87,137 | 518,289 |
| 7 | Ocean County | $86,411 | 646,434 |
| 8 | Morris County | $134,929 | 510,375 |
| 9 | Monmouth County | $122,727 | 643,615 |
| 10 | Middlesex County | $109,028 | 861,535 |
| 11 | Mercer County | $96,333 | 383,286 |
| 12 | Hunterdon County | $139,453 | 129,448 |
| 13 | Hudson County | $90,032 | 710,478 |
| 14 | Gloucester County | $102,807 | 304,504 |
| 15 | Essex County | $76,712 | 854,130 |
| 16 | Cumberland County | $64,499 | 152,915 |
| 17 | Cape May County | $88,046 | 95,236 |
| 18 | Camden County | $86,384 | 524,042 |
| 19 | Burlington County | $105,271 | 464,226 |
| 20 | Bergen County | $123,715 | 954,717 |
| 21 | Atlantic County | $76,819 | 274,704 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hunterdon County is the #1 ranked county in New Jersey by median household income, with a value of $139,453 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
New Jersey has 21 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in New Jersey.