Essex County's estimated 2025 population is 853,903 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 3rd largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 784,017 and has seen a growth of 8.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Essex County includes 36.9% Black or African American, 33.17% White, 12.2% other race, 5.85% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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Black or African American | 315,154 | 36.9% |
White | 283,278 | 33.17% |
Other race | 104,228 | 12.2% |
Two or more races | 97,291 | 11.39% |
Asian | 49,935 | 5.85% |
Native American | 3,926 | 0.46% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 318 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
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Never Married
Essex County's average per capita income is $52,841. Household income levels show a median of $76,712. The poverty rate stands at 15.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $143,338 | $203,360 |
Families | $101,256 | $157,589 |
Households | $76,712 | $127,323 |
Non Families | $42,949 | $65,587 |
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