Retail Trade businesses in Essex County, NJ
Census County Business Patterns 2022. NAICS sector 44-45.
Establishments
2,565
8.5% of NJ sector
Employees
27,536
6.0% of NJ sector
Annual Payroll
$1.23B
total 2022
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County context
Population
854,130
Median Household Income
$76,712
Median Home Value
$494,400
Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023.
Compare to New Jersey state averages
| Metric | Essex County | NJ total | County share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 2,565 | 30,031 | 8.5% |
| Employees | 27,536 | 459,014 | 6.0% |
| Annual Payroll | $1.23B | $17.81B | — |
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Other sectors in Essex County
- Health Care and Social Assistance (2,593 establishments)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (2,181 establishments)
- Other Services (except Public Administration) (2,133 establishments)
- Accommodation and Food Services (1,759 establishments)
- Construction (1,716 establishments)
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (995 establishments)