New Jersey Population By County in 2016

Updated on January 27, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the population of New Jersey was 8,873,584. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen[object Promise] had the highest population (928,381), followed by Middlesex[object Promise] (825,298), and Essex[object Promise] (793,073). Salem[object Promise] was the least populated county (63,256).

Hover over or click on the counties in the map below to see the populations. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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New Jersey Population By County in 2016
New Jersey Population By County in 2016
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 267212 3.01
Bergen 928381 10.46
Burlington 447092 5.04
Camden 507119 5.72
Cape May 93825 1.06
Cumberland 153003 1.72
Essex 793073 8.94
Gloucester 290795 3.28
Hudson 668673 7.54
Hunterdon 124976 1.41
Mercer 367929 4.15
Middlesex 825298 9.30
Monmouth 623055 7.02
Morris 493831 5.57
Ocean 591142 6.66
Passaic 504001 5.68
Salem 63256 0.71
Somerset 330003 3.72
Sussex 142004 1.60
Union 552814 6.23
Warren 106102 1.20