Poverty Rate in Essex County, New Jersey
In Essex County, New Jersey, an estimated 126,854 of 833,009 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey is 15.7%.
- How many people in Essex County, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Essex County, New Jersey, an estimated 126,854 of 833,009 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey is 49.02% higher than the New Jersey average. In Essex County, New Jersey, an estimated 15.2% of 833,009 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 10.2% of 9,093,135 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Essex County, New Jersey is 18.75% higher than the US average. In Essex County, New Jersey, an estimated 15.2% of 833,009 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
15.7% of 833 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
20.7% of 196 thousand people
Under 5 years
21% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
21% of 52 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
20.6% of 144 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
20.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
20.5% of 195 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
13.5% of 517 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
15.5% of 183 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
12.4% of 334 thousand people
60 years and over
16.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
16.3% of 168 thousand people
65 years and over
17.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
17.3% of 120 thousand people
- Gender
Male
14% Poverty Rate for men in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
14% of 403 thousand people
Female
17.4% Poverty Rate for women in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
17.4% of 430 thousand people
- Race
White
6.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
6.9% of 254 thousand people
Black or African American
22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
22% of 294 thousand people
Asian
8.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
8.3% of 49 thousand people
Some other race
19.9% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
19.9% of 128 thousand people
Two or more races
18.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
18.3% of 105 thousand people
Hispanic
21.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
21.5% of 206 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
6% of 232 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
13.4% of 566 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
25.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
25.6% of 75 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
21.6% of 151 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
12.7% of 120 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
3.9% of 220 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
8.4% of 447 thousand people
Employed
6.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
6.6% of 414 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
4.9% of 213 thousand people
Female
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
8.4% of 201 thousand people
Unemployed
30% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
30% of 33 thousand people
Male
30.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
30.1% of 16 thousand people
Female
29.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
29.9% of 17 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
14.4% of 658 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
3.2% of 301 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
16.8% of 144 thousand people
Did not work
28.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
28.7% of 213 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
27.7% of 160 thousand people
Male
22.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
22.6% of 75 thousand people
Female
32.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
32.2% of 85 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
56% of 10 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
18.4% of 34 thousand people
35 to 44 years
19% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
19% of 24 thousand people
45 to 54 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
24.9% of 21 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
30% of 27 thousand people
65 to 74 years
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
32.1% of 24 thousand people
75 years and over
32.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
32.7% of 20 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
4.1% of 71 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
30% of 33 thousand people
Did not work
56.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
56.2% of 56 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
15.5%
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