Essex County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Essex County New Jersey area was $66,198 in 2021, the latest figures available. Essex County median household income is $23,098 lower than the median New Jersey household income and $3,519 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Essex County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Essex County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Essex County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Essex County | $66,198 | -3.31% | -3.18% |
Trends in Essex County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Essex is $66,198. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $70,079 and is now $3,881 (5.54%) lower. From a post peak low of $59,513 in 2015, real median household income for Essex has now grown by $6,685 (11.23%).
Real Median Household Income: Essex County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Essex County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $66,198 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $68,467 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $68,487 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $68,372 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $66,791 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $61,281 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $59,513 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $62,725 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $62,454 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $60,304 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $61,581 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $68,464 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $70,079 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $68,786 |
Essex County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Essex County was $86,255 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Essex County median family income is $23,847 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Essex County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Essex County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Essex County | $86,255 | -1.55% | -2.21% |
Trends in Essex County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Essex is $86,255. Real median family income peaked in 2018 at $88,202 and is now $1,947 (2.21%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Essex County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Essex County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $86,255 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $87,610 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $85,996 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $88,202 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $85,600 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $84,917 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $78,868 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $81,453 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $76,206 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $75,793 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $77,478 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $85,107 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $86,200 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $86,395 |
Essex County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Essex County was $42,929 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Essex County median per capita income is $4,409 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Essex County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Essex County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Essex County | $42,929 | -1.25% | +0.20% |
Trends in Essex County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Essex is $42,929. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $43,473 and is now $544 (1.25%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Essex County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Essex County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $42,929 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $43,473 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $42,536 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $42,844 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $41,423 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $38,836 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $38,326 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $37,938 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $36,807 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $36,285 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $36,763 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $39,380 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $40,948 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $39,263 |
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