Essex County, New Jersey

Total Population: 854,130

County Seat: Newark

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)36.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)27.9%
Hispanic or Latino24.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.7%
Two or More Races4.0%
Other Race1.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.