Essex County, New Jersey: null
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+44.9
2024 Margin
R+10.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
Classification
864K
Population
Essex County, New Jersey voted D+44.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 224,596 votes (71.69%). This represented a R+10.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.3
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+44.9
2020→2024 SwingR+10.8%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population863,728
Median Age
37.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
53.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$73,785(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
27.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
24.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
38.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
5.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
44.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
2.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.7%(224,596) | 26.8%(83,908) | D+44.9 | -10.8 |
| 2020 | 77.7%(266,820) | 22.0%(75,475) | D+55.7 | -1.1 |
| 2016 | 77.0%(240,837) | 20.2%(63,176) | D+56.8 | +0.1 |
| 2012 | 78.0%(237,035) | 21.3%(64,767) | D+56.6 | +4.1 |
| 2008 | 76.0%(240,306) | 23.4%(74,063) | D+52.6 | +11.0 |
| 2004 | 70.4%(203,681) | 28.8%(83,374) | D+41.6 | -4.1 |
| 2000 | 71.5%(185,505) | 25.8%(66,842) | D+45.7 | +2.4 |
| 1996 | 69.0%(175,368) | 25.6%(65,162) | D+43.4 | +18.4 |
| 1992 | 57.1%(158,130) | 32.2%(89,146) | D+24.9 | +8.8 |
| 1988 | 56.4%(156,098) | 40.3%(111,491) | D+16.1 | +4.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.2%(216,580) | 25.1%(75,420) | D+47.1 | -9.9 |
| 2020 | 77.8%(260,604) | 20.8%(69,750) | D+57.0 | +1.6 |
| 2018 | 76.5%(194,068) | 21.1%(53,537) | D+55.4 | -0.4 |
| 2014 | 77.2%(106,472) | 21.4%(29,527) | D+55.8 | -1.1 |
| 2013 | 77.9%(92,384) | 21.0%(24,929) | D+56.9 | -2.4 |
| 2012 | 78.8%(213,404) | 19.6%(53,009) | D+59.3 | +7.6 |
| 2008 | 75.0%(198,623) | 23.4%(61,829) | D+51.7 | +6.2 |
| 2006 | 72.1%(122,751) | 26.6%(45,266) | D+45.5 | +1.7 |
| 2002 | 71.1%(114,624) | 27.3%(44,072) | D+43.8 | +4.9 |
| 2000 | 68.4%(170,756) | 29.5%(73,757) | D+38.8 | -0.2 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76.9%(188,681) | 22.6%(55,503) | D+54.3 | -6.5 |
| 2017 | 79.6%(129,470) | 18.8%(30,633) | D+60.8 | +36.0 |
| 2013 | 61.9%(95,747) | 37.0%(57,353) | D+24.8 | -14.9 |
| 2009 | 67.2%(122,640) | 27.5%(50,240) | D+39.7 | -7.7 |
| 2005 | 72.7%(131,312) | 25.4%(45,789) | D+47.4 | +2.4 |
| 2001 | 71.9%(129,406) | 27.0%(48,540) | D+44.9 | +19.0 |
| 1997 | 61.2%(120,429) | 35.3%(69,470) | D+25.9 | +6.8 |
| 1993 | 58.7%(116,891) | 39.6%(78,824) | D+19.1 | -19.9 |
| 1989 | 68.9%(131,835) | 29.9%(57,206) | D+39.0 | +74.8 |
| 1985 | 31.2%(56,694) | 67.0%(121,685) | R+35.8 | -52.6 |