New Jersey Population By County in 2024

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2024, the population of New Jersey was 9,500,851. Among all New Jersey counties, Bergen had the highest population (978,641), followed by Middlesex (890,119), and Essex (881,527). Salem was the least populated county (65,874).

Hover over or click on the counties in the map below to see the populations. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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New Jersey Population By County in 2024
New Jersey Population By County in 2024
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County Population % of State Population
Atlantic 279114 2.94
Bergen 978641 10.30
Burlington 475515 5.01
Camden 533988 5.62
Cape May 93875 0.99
Cumberland 155678 1.64
Essex 881527 9.28
Gloucester 311783 3.28
Hudson 736185 7.75
Hunterdon 131708 1.39
Mercer 392138 4.13
Middlesex 890119 9.37
Monmouth 647520 6.82
Morris 523053 5.51
Ocean 666434 7.01
Passaic 526597 5.54
Salem 65874 0.69
Somerset 357467 3.76
Sussex 147444 1.55
Union 594160 6.25
Warren 112031 1.18