New Jersey Population By County in 2020

Updated on August 1, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the population of New Jersey was 9,272,392. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen had the highest population (953,690), followed by Middlesex (861,408), and Essex (859,974). Salem was the least populated county (64,841).

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 2020
New Jersey Population By County in 2020
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 274190 2.96
Bergen 953690 10.29
Burlington 461682 4.98
Camden 523122 5.64
Cape May 95044 1.02
Cumberland 153719 1.66
Essex 859974 9.28
Gloucester 302563 3.26
Hudson 721879 7.79
Hunterdon 128786 1.39
Mercer 386466 4.17
Middlesex 861408 9.29
Monmouth 642836 6.93
Morris 508439 5.48
Ocean 638465 6.89
Passaic 523439 5.65
Salem 64841 0.70
Somerset 344754 3.72
Sussex 143915 1.55
Union 573660 6.19
Warren 109520 1.18