New Jersey Counties by Population (2026)
by Kristen Carney
Updated: February 9, 2026
The most populous counties in New Jersey are Bergen County with 962,316, Middlesex County at 871,290, Essex County with 863,002, Hudson County at 718,323, and Ocean County with 654,362. You can get the most current Census population data for all 21 New Jersey counties, sorted from the most populous counties in New Jersey to the least, according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
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| Rank | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bergen County | 962,316 |
| 2 | Middlesex County | 871,290 |
| 3 | Essex County | 863,002 |
| 4 | Hudson County | 718,323 |
| 5 | Ocean County | 654,362 |
| 6 | Monmouth County | 645,353 |
| 7 | Union County | 579,290 |
| 8 | Camden County | 527,257 |
| 9 | Passaic County | 521,012 |
| 10 | Morris County | 514,528 |
| 11 | Burlington County | 467,805 |
| 12 | Mercer County | 385,864 |
| 13 | Somerset County | 349,846 |
| 14 | Gloucester County | 306,954 |
| 15 | Atlantic County | 276,270 |
| 16 | Cumberland County | 153,305 |
| 17 | Sussex County | 145,807 |
| 18 | Hunterdon County | 130,160 |
| 19 | Warren County | 110,849 |
| 20 | Cape May County | 94,941 |
| 21 | Salem County | 65,275 |
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United States Census Bureau. B01001 SEX BY AGE, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey Office. Web. January 29, 2026. http://www.census.gov/. |
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