Essex, NJ County is situated in the Northeastern region of the United States. With a population of 852,720 and a population density of 6,349 people per square mile, Essex is one of the most densely populated counties in New Jersey. It provides its residents with plenty of local businesses to visit, year-round outdoor activities to enjoy, and other organizations as well as local sporting events to participate in. Some popular businesses located in Essex include The Mall at Short Hills and Garden State Plaza. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking at Eagle Rock Reservation or visiting Verona Park. Other organizations such as the Newark Museum offer educational resources for visitors and locals alike. Local sporting events, such as the Prudential Center Hockey games and the Red Bull Arena Soccer games provide entertainment throughout the year for everyone in Essex County to enjoy.
The population in Essex County is 852,720. There are 6,763 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Essex County is 37.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Essex County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Essex County
- 43.6% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 25.1% have children, but are single
Race in Essex County
- 31.1% are White
- 38.8% are Black
- 5.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.9% claim Other
- 22.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander