New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 863,002 (100%) |
| Population Density | 6,845 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 73 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $80,789 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,449 |
| Median Home Value | $524,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 336,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 143,579 (42.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 176,209 (52.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 17,174 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 319,788 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 205,534 (64.3%) |
The table below compares Essex County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 2 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
