Essex County, NJ — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
854,130
Male
414,880
48.6%
Female
439,250
51.4%
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
29.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher25.6%
High School or Higher44.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
2.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
8.9%
Married
34.9%
Essex County, NJ has a population of 854,130 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.7 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 33.2% of the population. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 29.3% of residents are foreign-born.