Essex County, New Jersey
Essex County is home to 863,002 people. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $80,789.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 863,002 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $80,789 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.6% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 19.0% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.9% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $524,100 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,531 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 55.1% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 30.1% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.7 years | 40.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.