Essex County, NJ
Population: 854,130 · Median Income: $76,712 · 126 sq mi
Population
854,130
Median Income
$76,712
Median Home Value
$494,400
Unemployment
8.3%
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
Land Area
126 sq mi
Cities
16
2024 Lean
D+44.9%
Essex County is a county in New Jersey with a population of 854,130. The median household income is $76,712. The median home value is $494,400. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. The median age is 37.7 years. There are 16 cities in Essex County.
2024 Election Results
Source: County Election DataWinner
Democrat
Dem Votes
224,596
71.7%
GOP Votes
83,908
26.8%
Total Votes
313,283