Essex County, New Jersey
Total Population: 854,130
County Seat: Newark
Median Home Value
$494,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$76,712
Across all households
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.7%
65 Years and Over
14.0%
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
83.4%
No Health Insurance
11.6%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
37.9%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$76,712
Mean Household Income
$127,323
Per Capita Income
$48,021
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$494,400
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
Total Housing Units
335,550
Owner-Occupied
44.5%
Renter-Occupied
55.5%
Vacancy Rate
5.4%
Married Couple Households
40.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
34.7%
Average Household Size
2.62
Broadband Internet Access
87.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34013.