Essex County, New Jersey Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$80,789

Total Households

319,788

High Earners ($150k+)

27.2%

Very Low (<$20k)

14.6%

Essex County, New Jersey Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Essex County, New Jersey (2024).

Essex County, New Jersey Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k14.6%
Low $20k-34k9.6%
Lower Middle $35k-49k9.0%
Middle $50k-74k14.2%
Upper Middle $75k-149k25.5%
High $150k+27.2%



Household Income FAQs for Essex County, New Jersey

The median household income in Essex County, New Jersey is $80,789.

In recent years, the median household income in Essex County, New Jersey has increased by 46.6%.