Essex County, NJ population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Essex County increased by 58,940. In this period, the peak population was 859,974 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 792,177 | - | - |
| 2001 | 793,557 | 1,380 | 0.17% |
| 2002 | 794,048 | 491 | 0.06% |
| 2003 | 792,634 | -1,414 | -0.18% |
| 2004 | 787,749 | -4,885 | -0.62% |
| 2005 | 781,665 | -6,084 | -0.77% |
| 2006 | 775,053 | -6,612 | -0.85% |
| 2007 | 771,770 | -3,283 | -0.42% |
| 2008 | 769,560 | -2,210 | -0.29% |
| 2009 | 771,888 | 2,328 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 784,017 | 12,129 | 1.57% |
| 2011 | 785,576 | 1,559 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 785,092 | -484 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 786,685 | 1,593 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 788,796 | 2,111 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 790,546 | 1,750 | 0.22% |
| 2016 | 793,073 | 2,527 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 797,222 | 4,149 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 800,530 | 3,308 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 802,162 | 1,632 | 0.20% |
| 2020 | 859,974 | 57,812 | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 854,233 | -5,741 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 849,724 | -4,509 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 851,117 | 1,393 | 0.16% |
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Essex County, NJ population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Essex County's population decreased by 8,160 (1.03%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Essex County's population increased by 75,957 (9.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Essex County's population decreased by 8,857 (1.03%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Essex County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 851,117.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Essex County's population peaked in year 2020 at 859,974.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Essex County's population was lowest in year 2008 at 769,560.
Essex County, NJ annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Essex County grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Essex County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.32% per year. Overall the population grew 7.44% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Essex County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.32% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Essex County population grew the most, with an increase of 57,812 people (a 7.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2005 to 2006 Essex County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 6,612 people (a 0.85% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Essex County, NJ population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Essex County's population decreased by 3,116 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 4,509 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,393 (0.16%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Essex County, NJ changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Essex County increased by 64,432 (8.19%). The population was highest at 859,974 in the year 2020 and lowest at 788,796 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.81%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)