Essex
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Essex

County

Details

GEOID
34013
State
NJ
Population
896,379 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
40.7872, -74.2471

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (8)
Services
Legislative bodies
Elected officials (9)
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (8)

Essex County Board of County Commissioners

Legislative Essex

Legislative body of Essex County, NJ composed of nine members — five elected from districts and four elected at-large — serving three-year concurrent terms.

Essex County Department of Public Works

Executive Essex

Responsible for maintaining and improving Essex County roads, bridges, and infrastructure.

Essex County Executive's Office

Executive Essex

Office of the County Executive for Essex County, NJ. The County Executive is elected by direct vote and manages seven departments.

Essex County Clerk's Office

Executive Essex

Elected office providing vital records, passport services, notary services, and election administration for Essex County, NJ.

Essex County Prosecutor's Office

Judicial Essex

Chief law enforcement agency for Essex County, NJ responsible for the detection, investigation, and prosecution of criminal offenses.

Essex County Office of Public Health Management

Executive Essex

Public health agency for Essex County, NJ providing community health services, disease prevention, and health education.

Essex County Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Essex

Law enforcement agency providing court security, civil process service, prisoner transport, and correctional facility operations for Essex County, NJ.

Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Executive Essex

Manages Essex County's park system, recreational facilities, and cultural and historic affairs programs.