Essex County is home to 154,152 New Jersey residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -408.57%, ranking it聽#2,759 in the US and #20 in New Jersey for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Essex County, NJ is Not great for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 80.8% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 17% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Essex County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Essex County received a A grade in diversity.
