Essex County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Essex County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34013
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 126.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.34 sq mi
- Total Area
- 129.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.787400
- Longitude
- -74.246292
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 732,910
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 544,911
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 574,430 | 78.4% |
| Hispanic | 158,476 | 21.6% |
| White | 231,146 | 31.5% |
| Black | 282,320 | 38.5% |
| Asian | 40,805 | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,008 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 219 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,440 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 442,380 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 102,531 | 18.8% |
| White | 185,469 | 34.0% |
| Black | 220,179 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 32,626 | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,786 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 192 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,219 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 863,002
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $101,920
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 123,563
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 259,184 | 30.0% |
| Black | 312,703 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 52,093 | 6.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 519,815
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 271,738 | 52.3% |
| Republican | 53,493 | 10.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 189,625 | 36.5% |
| Other | 602 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 228,691 | 44.0% |
| Female | 279,726 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 163,101 | 31.4% |
| Hispanic | 90,897 | 17.5% |
| Black | 183,883 | 35.4% |
| Asian | 19,245 | 3.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 179,037
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 77,970 | 47.8% |
| Hispanic | 19,430 | 21.4% |
| Black | 49,306 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 6,955 | 36.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 77,908 | 34.1% |
| Female | 99,347 | 35.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 139,909 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 228,016 (38.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 336,962
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $521,150
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,754
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 52.4%
- Public Transit
- 16.5%
- Work From Home
- 15.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.