New Jersey counties by population provide a detailed snapshot based on the 2020 census data of the United States. There are 21 counties in New Jersey that accommodate 9,288,994 residents, which is 3% of the total population in the United States. With 43.50%, Kansas has the higher education rate than the national average 35.7%. When it comes to employment rate and household income, New Jersey offers the best employment rate than the national average, with $96,346 median household income.
To know more about New Jersey population by county, choose any county of New Jersey tells what is the total population, how dense is the population per square miles, how much population access the education, what percent of population employed, what is the median household income, what percent of population covered by health insurance and how many housing units available, in that specific county compared with New Jersey (state level) and United States (nation level) population data. Similarly, the city based population details can be accessed at New Jersey Cities by Population.
Which is the most populous county in New Jersey?
Bergen County in New Jersey, USA, is the most populous county, with a resident population of 955,732 according to the 2020 US census data. With a 863,728 resident population Essex County, NJ ranks as the second most populated county in the state. Middlesex County with a population of 863,162 residents claims the third largest county by population in New Jersey.
Which is the least populous county in New Jersey
Salem County with a population of 64,837 residents, is recognized as the smallest county in New Jersey by population.
Rank | County | Population |
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1 | Bergen County | 955,732 |
2 | Essex County | 863,728 |
3 | Middlesex County | 863,162 |
4 | Hudson County | 724,854 |
5 | Monmouth County | 643,615 |
6 | Ocean County | 637,229 |
7 | Union County | 575,345 |
8 | Passaic County | 524,118 |
9 | Camden County | 523,485 |
10 | Morris County | 509,285 |
11 | Burlington County | 461,860 |
12 | Mercer County | 387,340 |
13 | Somerset County | 345,361 |
14 | Gloucester County | 302,294 |
15 | Atlantic County | 274,534 |
16 | Cumberland County | 154,152 |
17 | Sussex County | 144,221 |
18 | Hunterdon County | 128,947 |
19 | Warren County | 109,632 |
20 | Cape May County | 95,263 |
21 | Salem County | 64,837 |