Population
2023
14.2% of 834 thousand people
Population poverty in Essex County, New Jersey compared
How does Essex County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Essex County, New Jersey
14.2%
New Jersey
9.7% (-32% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)
National average
12.5% (-12% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 17.6%
The 2011 17.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 17.5%
The 2012 decrease to 17.5% from 2011 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 17.8%
The 2013 increase to 17.8% from 2012 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2014 - 16.8%
The 2014 decrease to 16.8% from 2013 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 17.1%
The 2015 increase to 17.1% from 2014 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2016 - 16.4%
The 2016 decrease to 16.4% from 2015 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 15.8%
The 2017 decrease to 15.8% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 15.2%
The 2018 decrease to 15.2% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 13.9%
The 2019 decrease to 13.9% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15.2%
The 2021 increase to 15.2% from 2019 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 15.7%
The 2022 increase to 15.7% from 2021 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2023 - 14.2%
The 2023 decrease to 14.2% from 2022 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Essex County, New Jersey Poverty dataset.