Sussex County PUMA, NJ

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2019 Population

142,123

0.59% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.7

0.449% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

4.94%

3.26% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$94,660

4.33% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$267,400

0.564% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

71,951

0.784% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Sussex County PUMA, NJ had a population of 142k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $94,660. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined from 142,966 to 142,123, a −0.59% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,728 to $94,660, a 4.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%). 9.55% of the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98% of the residents in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Sussex County Community College (419 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was $267,400, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%. Most people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Sussex County PUMA, NJ borders Ringwood, Wanaque & Pompton Lakes Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Dover Town & Kinnelon Borough PUMA, NJ, Morris County (West) PUMA, NJ, Warren County PUMA, NJ, Orange County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Orange County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, Pike, Wayne & Susquehanna Counties PUMA, PA, and Monroe County PUMA, PA.

United States New Jersey

Diversity

Sussex County PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 142k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.63% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2019, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Sussex County PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.28k White (Hispanic) and 3.07k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Spanish (6,181 speakers), Polish (1,041 speakers), and Italian (554 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
123k ± 194
White (Hispanic)
9.28k ± 502
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.07k ± 226

8.22%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

8.22% of the people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are hispanic (11.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sussex County PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
6,181 speakers (4.55%)
Polish
1,041 speakers (0.767%)
Italian
554 speakers (0.408%)

9.55% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 4.55% of the overall population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ are native Spanish speakers. 0.767% speak Polish and 0.408% speak Italian, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

7.89%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2019, 7.63% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents (10.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 7.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 44.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
661 ± 630 people
Poland
501 ± 549 people
India
497 ± 546 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Philippines, the natal country of 661 Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Poland with 501 and India with 497.

Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98% of Sussex County PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,084 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
966 ± 244
Gulf War (1990s)
653 ± 195

Sussex County PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.19 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is $94,660. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $167,933, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $155,878 and $150,024.

Males in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,326. The income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sussex County PUMA, NJ employs 72k people. The largest industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (6,436 people), Construction (5,707 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($178,671), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($174,335), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($160,149).

Wages

Median Household Income

$94,660

2019 value

± $2,160

4.33%

1 Year Growth

± 3.14%

Households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have a median annual income of $94,660, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $90,728 in 2018, which represents a 4.33% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$88,366

Average Male Salary in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

± $11,458

$67,326

Average Female Salary in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

± $8,295

In 2019, full-time male employees in Sussex County PUMA, NJ made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

Asian
$81,089 ± $62,206
Black
$74,785 ± $42,053
White
$66,817 ± $6,707

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Sussex County PUMA, NJ workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Black workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Sussex County PUMA, NJ.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

0.463

2018 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, NJ

In 2019, the income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.327% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sussex County PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sussex County PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sussex County PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $167,933, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $155,878 and $150,024.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sussex County PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.94% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex County PUMA, NJ (6.95k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,224 ± 505
Hispanic
917 ± 232
Black
356 ± 159

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

72k

2019 Value

0.784%

1 Year growth

± 0.784%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.784%, from 71.4k employees to 72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,227 people), Other managers (1,990 people), and Cashiers (1,717 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,227 people), Other managers (1,990 people), and Cashiers (1,717 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sussex County PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Firstline supervisors of police & detectives (3.95 times higher than expected), Legal secretaries and administrative assistants (3.95 times), and Stationary engineers & boiler operators (3.24 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Physicians ($237,599), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($191,817), and Personal financial advisors ($184,386).

Industries

Employment by Industries

72k

2019 Value

0.784%

1 Year growth

± 0.784%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.784%, from 71.4k employees to 72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,436 people), Construction (5,707 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex County PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Sussex County PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,436 people), Construction (5,707 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,706 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sussex County PUMA, NJ has an unusually high number of Sugar & confectionery products (5.08 times higher than expected), Soap, cleaning compound, & cosmetics manufacturing (4.76 times), and Electronic & precision equipment repair and maintenance (3.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, by average salary, are Communications, & audio & video equipment manufacturing ($178,671), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($174,335), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($160,149).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sussex County PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New Jersey

57.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ awarded 419 degrees. The student population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ is skewed towards women, with 1,065 male students and 1,125 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are White (351 and 85.4%), followed by Unknown (24 and 5.84%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 2.68%), and Asian (10 and 2.43%).

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Sussex County Community College (419 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sussex County PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (169 and 40.3%), General Business Administration & Management (59 and 14.1%), and Other Corrections & Criminal Justice (43 and 10.3%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
59 degree-majorss awarded
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice
43 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
169 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sussex County PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Sussex County Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

419 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Sussex County PUMA, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sussex County Community College with 419 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

194

Degrees Awarded to Men

225

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ, which is 0.862 times less than the 225 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
351 degrees awarded
Unknown
24 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was White students. These 351 degrees mean that there were 14.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 24 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ was $267,400 in 2019, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $265,900 to $267,400, a 0.564% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is 83.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 35.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$267,400

2019 Median

± $3,523

$265,900

2018 Median

± $3,544

In 2019, the median property value in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew to to $267,400 from the previous year's value of $265,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County PUMA, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,660

Median Household Income

± $2,160

53.5k

Number of Households

± 1,301

In 2019, the median household income of the 53.5k households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ grew to $94,660 from the previous year's value of $90,728.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

83.2%

2019 Homeownership

82.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 83.2% of the housing units in Sussex County PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

35.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (35.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 7.2% of the workforce in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sussex County PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (6.37%)
Worked At Home (5.47%)

In 2019, 84.7% of workers in Sussex County PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.37%) and those who worked at home (5.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sussex County PUMA, NJ have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.1% of the population of Sussex County PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 61.9% on employee plans, 8.32% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.627% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1135 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 415 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0.841% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.91%

Uninsured

61.9%

Employer Coverage

8.32%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.627%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex County PUMA, NJ declined by 18.2% from 4.79% to 3.91%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sussex County PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.