Essex County, NJ — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$76,712
Per Capita Income
$48,021
Poverty Rate
15.0%
SNAP Recipients
14.4%
Gini Index
0.549
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.7%
$25K–$50K16.3%
$50K–$75K14.2%
$75K–$100K10.7%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K8.3%
$200K+17.6%
The median household income in Essex County, NJ is $76,712 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $48,021. 15.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.549 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).