Essex County's 2026 population is estimated at 901,517, reflecting a 0.57% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Essex County is the 2nd largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 784,017 and has grown 14.99% since 2010.
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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