Essex County
US county in New Jersey
Essex County is located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is one of the centrally located counties in the New York metropolitan area. Wikipedia
Cities: Newark, Montclair, West Orange, and more
Population: 849,477 (2022)
Congressional districts: 8th, 10th, 11th
Founded: March 7, 1683
Largest city: Newark (population and area)
Named for: Essex, England
Seat: Newark
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