New Jersey Population By County in 2021

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the population of New Jersey was 9,267,961. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen[object Promise] had the highest population (954,879), followed by Middlesex[object Promise] (862,328), and Essex[object Promise] (854,121). Salem[object Promise] was the least populated county (65,058).

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 2021
New Jersey Population By County in 2021
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 275130 2.97
Bergen 954879 10.30
Burlington 464411 5.01
Camden 524124 5.66
Cape May 95768 1.03
Cumberland 152089 1.64
Essex 854121 9.22
Gloucester 304620 3.29
Hudson 703447 7.59
Hunterdon 129668 1.40
Mercer 382116 4.12
Middlesex 862328 9.30
Monmouth 646392 6.97
Morris 510444 5.51
Ocean 649741 7.01
Passaic 518345 5.59
Salem 65058 0.70
Somerset 346331 3.74
Sussex 145645 1.57
Union 572810 6.18
Warren 110494 1.19