13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined 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

    13.9%

  • New Jersey

    9.5% (-32% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    12.2% (-12% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

13.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2021 - 15%

    The 2021 15% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 15.5%

    The 2022 increase to 15.5% from 2021 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 13.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 13.9% from 2022 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Essex County, New Jersey Poverty dataset.