Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 901,517 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 2nd largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 784,017 and has seen a growth of 14.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 659,361 adults, (122,640 of whom are seniors) in Essex County.
Female: 443,164 (51.4%)
Male: 419,838 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Essex County includes 36.23% Black or African American, 30.03% White, 13.81% other race, 6.04% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 312,703 | 36.23% |
| White | 259,184 | 30.03% |
| Other race | 119,163 | 13.81% |
| Two or more races | 114,937 | 13.32% |
| Asian | 52,093 | 6.04% |
| Native American | 4,603 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 319 | 0.04% |
Essex County's average per capita income is $54,363. Household income levels show a median of $80,789. The poverty rate stands at 14.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $151,947 | $210,560 |
| Families | $106,938 | $162,312 |
| Households | $80,789 | $131,513 |
| Non Families | $45,372 | $68,913 |
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