New Jersey Counties

New Jersey, state of the United States of America. There are 21 county in New Jersey. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.

Bergen County
Bergen County

Bergen County, population 930,394

Middlesex County
Middlesex County

Middlesex County, population 822,736

Essex County
Essex County

Essex County, population 800,501

New Jersey has 21 counties ranging from major urban hubs to scenic shorelines. Here are some highlights:

Essex County

In northern New Jersey, Essex contains:

  • Newark, the state's largest city, home to performing arts and museums
  • Historic Branch Brook Park with cherry blossom trees and landscapes
  • Montclair, known for its art, culture, and shopping district

Bergen County

Part of metro NYC, Bergen County provides:

  • The Meadowlands sports and entertainment complex
  • Several universities including Fairleigh Dickinson and St. Peter's
  • The NJ Naval Museum in Hackensack

Monmouth County

Along the Jersey Shore, Monmouth offers:

  • Asbury Park's lively boardwalk scene with music venues and bars
  • Victorian seaside charm in Spring Lake
  • Six Flags Great Adventure theme park and drive-safari

Cape May County

At the southern tip of NJ, Cape May contains:

  • Gorgeous Victorian homes and B&Bs in Cape May
  • The Cape May County Park & Zoo
  • Iconic lighthouses like Cape May and Hereford Inlet

From the Shore's seaside towns to the urban density of Newark, New Jersey's counties provide Shore culture, history, entertainment and more. Each has its own unique appeal.

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County Name Population Cities
Atlantic County 262,945 Atlantic County cities
Bergen County 930,394 Bergen County cities
Burlington County 446,596 Burlington County cities
Camden County 506,809 Camden County cities
Cape May County 91,546 Cape May County cities
Cumberland County 147,008 Cumberland County cities
Essex County 800,501 Essex County cities
Gloucester County 293,245 Gloucester County cities
Hudson County 671,666 Hudson County cities
Hunterdon County 124,797 Hunterdon County cities
Mercer County 367,239 Mercer County cities
Middlesex County 822,736 Middlesex County cities
Monmouth County 618,381 Monmouth County cities
Morris County 491,087 Morris County cities
Ocean County 614,237 Ocean County cities
Passaic County 500,382 Passaic County cities
Salem County 62,451 Salem County cities
Somerset County 329,331 Somerset County cities
Sussex County 140,002 Sussex County cities
Union County 555,394 Union County cities
Warren County 105,624 Warren County cities

Counties on Map (21)