1,559,816 seniors call New Jersey home — 16.8% of the population.
New Jersey has the largest senior population in the nation, with 193,238 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 40.1 years.
Seniors in New Jersey have a median household income of $113,091. About 9.3% of seniors live below the poverty line. 28.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bergen County | 170,348 | 17.8% |
| 2 | Ocean County | 144,719 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Middlesex County | 135,888 | 15.8% |
| 4 | Monmouth County | 119,488 | 18.6% |
| 5 | Essex County | 119,383 | 14.0% |
| 6 | Morris County | 90,759 | 17.8% |
| 7 | Hudson County | 88,417 | 12.4% |
| 8 | Camden County | 84,971 | 16.2% |
| 9 | Union County | 84,844 | 14.8% |
| 10 | Burlington County | 83,125 | 17.9% |