New Jersey Population By County in 2022

Updated on August 1, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2022, the population of New Jersey was 9,260,817. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen had the highest population (953,540), followed by Middlesex (861,094), and Essex (849,724). Salem was the least populated county (65,157).

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 2022
New Jersey Population By County in 2022
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 275382 2.97
Bergen 953540 10.30
Burlington 466101 5.03
Camden 524649 5.67
Cape May 95405 1.03
Cumberland 151347 1.63
Essex 849724 9.18
Gloucester 306767 3.31
Hudson 702381 7.58
Hunterdon 129805 1.40
Mercer 380779 4.11
Middlesex 861094 9.30
Monmouth 644228 6.96
Morris 511219 5.52
Ocean 655663 7.08
Passaic 513634 5.55
Salem 65157 0.70
Somerset 347047 3.75
Sussex 145575 1.57
Union 570417 6.16
Warren 110903 1.20