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.
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Divorced
Separated
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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