New Jersey Population By County in 2023

Updated on August 1, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2023, the population of New Jersey was 9,290,841. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen had the highest population (957,736), followed by Middlesex (863,623), and Essex (851,117). Salem was the least populated county (65,338).

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 2023
New Jersey Population By County in 2023
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 275213 2.96
Bergen 957736 10.31
Burlington 469167 5.05
Camden 527196 5.67
Cape May 94610 1.02
Cumberland 152326 1.64
Essex 851117 9.16
Gloucester 308423 3.32
Hudson 705472 7.59
Hunterdon 130183 1.40
Mercer 381671 4.11
Middlesex 863623 9.30
Monmouth 642799 6.92
Morris 514423 5.54
Ocean 659197 7.10
Passaic 513395 5.53
Salem 65338 0.70
Somerset 348842 3.76
Sussex 146132 1.57
Union 572726 6.16
Warren 111252 1.20