Essex County Summary

Life in Essex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Essex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Essex County:

  • The population in Essex County is 853,374.

  • The median home value in Essex County is $567,351.

  • The median income in Essex County is $73,785.

  • The median rent in Essex County is $1,404.

  • The unemployment rate in Essex County is 8.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Essex County is 15.0%.

  • The average high in Essex County is 66.6° and there are 105.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Essex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Essex County

Newark, NJ Population 307,355

East Orange, NJ Population 68,879

Short Hills, NJ Population 14,448

Upper Montclair, NJ Population 12,441

Brookdale, NJ Population 10,312

Caldwell, NJ Population 8,897

Glen Ridge, NJ Population 7,797

North Caldwell, NJ Population 6,625

Roseland, NJ Population 6,221

Silver Lake CDP (Essex County), NJ Population 4,407

Essex Fells, NJ Population 2,290

Map Of Essex County

Essex County, NJ Weather

  • The average high in Essex County is 66.6°.

  • There are 83.13 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.7 inches of rain each year with 11.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:48 hours of sun each day in Essex County.

StatEssex County
Mean High66.6
Nice Days83.13
Rainfall105.7
Snowfall11.0
Sunny_hours4:48
66.6°
Average High
105.7
Inches of Rain

Essex County Photos

Cleveland Birthplace In Caldwell Borough
Source: Wikipedia User Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com | CC BY-SA 3.0
Grover Cleveland Birthplace
Source: Public Domain
East Orange Fire Hq Jeh
Source: Public Domain
East Orange City Hall Lincoln Jeh
Source: Public Domain
East Orange Usps Jeh
Source: Public Domain
Toneys Brook Gazebo Glen Ridge Jeh
Source: Public Domain

Essex County Demographics

Population over time in Essex County

The current population in Essex County is 853,374. The population has increased 7.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 852,720 6.8%
2021 798,698 0.4%
2020 795,404 -

Gender in Essex County

  • Essex County is 51.4% female with 438,392 female residents.

  • Essex County is 48.6% male with 414,982 male residents.

Female
51.4% (438,392)
Male
48.6% (414,982)
Gender Essex County NJ USA
Female 51.4% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 48.6% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Essex County

Essex County is:

  • 28.5% White with 242,992 White residents.

  • 36.7% African American with 312,788 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 1,353 American Indian residents.

  • 5.7% Asian with 48,235 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 164 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.4% Other with 12,366 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 30,510 Two Or More residents.

  • 24.0% Hispanic with 204,966 Hispanic residents.

White
28.5% (242,992)
African American
36.7% (312,788)
American Indian
0.2% (1,353)
Asian
5.7% (48,235)
Hawaiian
0.0% (164)
Other
1.4% (12,366)
Two Or More
3.6% (30,510)
Hispanic
24.0% (204,966)

Table: Essex County By Race

Race Essex County NJ USA
White 28.5% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 36.7% 12.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.7% 9.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.4% 0.7% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 24.0% 21.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Essex County, New Jersey

  • 7.2% of households in Essex County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Essex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Essex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Essex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Essex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.5% of households in Essex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Essex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Essex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Essex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Essex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (61,776)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (40,410)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.5% (63,881)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.1% (60,210)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.6% (81,941)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.5% (123,693)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (89,806)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (122,739)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (70,267)
$200,000 or more
16.2% (138,645)
Income Essex County NJ USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 4.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.5% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 8.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% 13.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 11.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 16.2% 19.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Essex County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Essex County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Essex County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Essex County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Essex County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Essex County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Essex County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Essex County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Essex County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Essex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (51,202)
9-12th Grade
6% (51,202)
High School / GED
28% (238,944)
Some College
16% (136,539)
Associate's Degree
6% (51,202)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (187,742)
Master's Degree
11% (93,871)
Professional Degree
3% (25,601)
Doctorate Degree
2% (17,067)
Education Essex County NJ USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 16% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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