RANKING · 2024 ACS · 21 SHOWN OF 21

Most healthcare & education jobs, New Jersey counties

New Jersey counties ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2023 ACS). This list covers the 21 counties in New Jersey that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCities States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2000

01Salem County, NJNJ66,2803.3%–

02Gloucester County, NJNJ312,6381.2%–

03Ocean County, NJNJ673,7461.2%–

04Warren County, NJNJ112,9531.1%–

05Hunterdon County, NJNJ131,7811.0%–

06Burlington County, NJNJ481,4390.9%–

07Sussex County, NJNJ148,0630.9%–

08Monmouth County, NJNJ651,0350.8%–

09Union County, NJNJ601,8630.8%–

10Cumberland County, NJNJ157,1480.8%–

11Camden County, NJNJ535,7990.7%–

12Bergen County, NJNJ977,0260.7%–

13Passaic County, NJNJ531,6240.7%–

14Middlesex County, NJNJ883,3350.6%–

15Morris County, NJNJ524,2510.6%–

16Atlantic County, NJNJ278,6570.6%–

17Mercer County, NJNJ399,2890.5%–

18Somerset County, NJNJ356,4860.5%–

19Cape May County, NJNJ93,3900.5%–

20Hudson County, NJNJ735,0330.4%–

21Essex County, NJNJ896,3790.4%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES