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Explore the Essex, NJ Neighborhood Guide

40.7947° N, 74.2649° W
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Overview for Essex County, NJ

854,130 people live in Essex County, where the median age is 37.7 and the average individual income is $48,021. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

854,130

Total Population

37.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,021

Average individual Income

Around Essex County, NJ

There's plenty to do around Essex County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

13
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
17
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Good Chicken, Dan & Day's Burgers & Shakes, and Christo's Wake and Steak.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.37 miles 82 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.24 miles 79 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.74 miles 107 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Active 3.79 miles 5 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Beauty 2.79 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Beauty 4.16 miles 35 reviews 4.7/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Essex County, NJ

Essex County has 317,473 households, with an average household size of 2.62. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Essex County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 854,130 people call Essex County home. The population density is 6,774 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

854,130

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.7 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
317,473

Total Households

2.62

Average Household Size

$48,021

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
Essex County

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