New Jersey Population By County in 2018

Updated on January 27, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2018, the population of New Jersey was 8,891,730. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen[object Promise] had the highest population (932,897), followed by Middlesex[object Promise] (825,677), and Essex[object Promise] (800,530). Salem[object Promise] was the least populated county (62,776).

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 2018
New Jersey Population By County in 2018
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 263994 2.97
Bergen 932897 10.49
Burlington 445429 5.01
Camden 506685 5.70
Cape May 92604 1.04
Cumberland 150274 1.69
Essex 800530 9.00
Gloucester 291754 3.28
Hudson 672390 7.56
Hunterdon 125265 1.41
Mercer 368720 4.15
Middlesex 825677 9.29
Monmouth 620859 6.98
Morris 493084 5.55
Ocean 601649 6.77
Passaic 503192 5.66
Salem 62776 0.71
Somerset 330772 3.72
Sussex 140995 1.59
Union 556475 6.26
Warren 105709 1.19