Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ

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2023 Population
103,156
0.345% 1-year growth
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
US Senator
Andy Kim
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
36.3
3.12% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
18.7%
3.91% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$58,663
3.01% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$321,700
11.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
46,906
2.08% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ had a population of 103k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $58,663. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ grew from 102,801 to 103,156, a 0.345% increase and its median household income grew from $56,948 to $58,663, a 3.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (71.9%), Other (Hispanic) (8.53%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), White (Non-Hispanic) (3.03%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.89%).

28.7% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.6% of the residents in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are Best Care College (151 degrees awarded in 2023) and National Career Institute (72 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was $321,700, and the homeownership rate was 26.3%.

Most people in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34 minutes. The average car ownership in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 103k people, from which 84.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 32.6% of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (33.6k people).

In 2023, there were 8.43 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.2k people) in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.8k Other (Hispanic) and 3.26k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are Spanish (12,769 households), Haitian (6,942 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (2,762 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,790
Women
53.8%
47,928
Men
46.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 103,718 inhabitants, with 46.2% men, and 53.8% women.

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Citizenship

84.6%
2023 Citizenship
86%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 84.6% of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was 86%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    74.2k ± 1.66k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    8.8k ± 1.83k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    3.26k ± 1k
16.4%
Hispanic Population
16.9k people

In 2023, there were 8.43 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.2k people) in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.8k Other (Hispanic) and 3.26k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

16.4% of the people in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are hispanic (16.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Haiti
    7,186 ± 2,008 people
  2. Jamaica
    5,314 ± 1,743 people
  3. Guyana
    3,961 ± 1,515 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was Haiti, the natal country of 7,186 Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Jamaica with 5,314 and Guyana with 3,961.

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Foreign-Born Population

32.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
33.6k people
33%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
33.9k people

As of 2023, 32.6% of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ residents (33.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was 33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    12,769 households (13.3%)
  2. Haitian
    6,942 households (7.22%)
  3. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
    2,762 households (2.87%)

28.7% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 13.3% of the households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    771 ± 232
  2. Vietnam
    683 ± 210
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    444 ± 256

Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ employs 46.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,155 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,847 people), and Construction (2,549 people), and the highest paying industries were Architectural, engineering & related services ($209,571), Advertising, public relations & related services ($177,787), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($147,408).

Males in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,265. The income inequality in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,019
Women
53.3%
21,887
Men
46.7%

The workforce of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ in 2023 was 46,906 people, with 53.3% woman, and 46.7% men.

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Occupations

46.9k
2023 Value
−2.08%
1 Year decline
± −2.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −2.08%, from 47.9k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ, are Nursing assistants (1,492 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,383 people), and Customer service representatives (1,240 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.9k
2023 Value
−2.08%
1 Year decline
± −2.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −2.08%, from 47.9k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,155 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,847 people), and Construction (2,549 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$42,631
Median earning men ± $1,835
$38,989
Median earning women ± $1,850

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($70,610), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,330), and Manufacturing ($58,274).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,083), Information ($58,690), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,904).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ awarded 223 degrees. The student population of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 74 male students and 120 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (200 and 89.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 4.93%), White (9 and 4.04%), and Asian (3 and 1.35%).

The largest universities in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Best Care College (151 and 67.7%) and National Career Institute (72 and 32.3%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (62 and 27.8%), HVAC Maintenance (37 and 16.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 and 13.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 194 students enrolled in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 184 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
    62 degrees awarded
  2. Phlebotamy Technician
    15 degrees awarded
  3. Electrocardiograph Technician
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 62 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Best Care College
    151 degrees awarded
  2. National Career Institute
    72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Best Care College with 151 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 76 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ, which is 0.517 times less than the 147 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 200 degrees mean that there were 18.2 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($12,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($100) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.69% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.59% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (27k), Some college (17.5k), and Bachelors Degree (13.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was $321,700 in 2023, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $289,000 to $321,700, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ is 26.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 34 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$321,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$13,066
$10,709
Median Property Taxes
±$816

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Rent vs Own

26.3%
Homeownership
2023
58.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 26.3% of the housing units in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 26.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,663
Median Household Income
± $2,318
40.8k
Number of Households
± 2,047

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.8k households in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ grew to $58,663 from the previous year's value of $56,948.

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Wage Distribution

0.434
2023 Wage GINI in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ
0.483
2022 Wage GINI in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ

In 2023, the income inequality in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 10% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (55.9%)
  2. Public Transit (19.7%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.48%)

In 2023, 55.9% of workers in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (19.7%) and those who worked at home (7.48%).

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Commute Time

34 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (34 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.19% of the workforce in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ (19.1k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ is Black, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

85.8% of the population of Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 29.5% on Medicaid, 9.35% on Medicare, 8.05% on non-group plans, and 0.937% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year (1,181 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,279 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 8.3% increase from the previous year (1,181 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 24% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.2%
Uninsured
38%
Employer Coverage
29.5%
Medicaid
9.35%
Medicare
8.05%
Non-Group
0.937%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Essex County (Central)--Orange & East Orange PUMA, NJ declined by 4.46% from 14.9% to 14.2%.

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