2024 Essex County, New Jersey Demographics | Comprehensive Profile
Explore comprehensive demographic statistics, economic indicators, and population trends for Essex County, New Jersey. Source: 2024 American Community Survey (Census Bureau).
Essex County, New Jersey Demographic Snapshot (2024)
Key demographic statistics summarized from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS).
Population
863,002
Median Age
37.7 years
Largest Group
Black
35.4%% of pop.
Median Income
$80,789
Median Value
$524,100
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
Foreign Born
30.1%
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
Work From Home
16.1%
Private Sector
72.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates
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About This Data
Data Source:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Survey (ACS)
Survey Year:
2024
Last Updated:
2026-02-11
Geography:
Essex County, New Jersey (FIPS: 0500000US34013)