New Jersey Population By County in 2020

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2020, the population of New Jersey was 9,271,689. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen[object Promise] had the highest population (953,617), followed by Middlesex[object Promise] (861,314), and Essex[object Promise] (859,924). Salem[object Promise] was the least populated county (64,842).

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 274172 2.96
Bergen 953617 10.29
Burlington 461648 4.98
Camden 523074 5.64
Cape May 95040 1.02
Cumberland 153692 1.66
Essex 859924 9.28
Gloucester 302554 3.26
Hudson 721832 7.79
Hunterdon 128786 1.39
Mercer 386441 4.17
Middlesex 861314 9.29
Monmouth 642771 6.93
Morris 508384 5.48
Ocean 638422 6.89
Passaic 523406 5.65
Salem 64842 0.70
Somerset 344725 3.72
Sussex 143915 1.55
Union 573617 6.19
Warren 109513 1.18