Middlesex County is among the fastest-growing counties in New Jersey.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported on March 26 that the fastest-growing county in New Jersey between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, was Hudson County, whose population rose 0.8 percent over the period.
Hudson County was followed by Bergen County and Middlesex County at 0.7 percent, Union County at 0.6 percent and Ocean County at 0.5 percent.
With respect to numerical growth, Bergen County added 6,138 people over the period — more than any other county in the state. It was followed by Middlesex County, which grew by 5,482 people, Hudson County with 5,209, Essex County with 3,632 and Union County with 3,216, according to a statement prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Bergen County is the most populous county in New Jersey, with 933,572 residents, followed by Middlesex County and Essex County. The information is based on annual population estimates for each of the nation’s counties, county equivalents, metropolitan statistical areas and micropolitan statistical areas since the 2010 census and up to July 1, 2014.
Internet tables are available showing rankings and components of population change, such as births, deaths and migration.
Throughout 2015, on a flow basis, the U.S. Census Bureau will release statistics from its Economic Census Geographic Area Series. The economic census is conducted every five years and provides a profile of the U.S. economy, covering millions of businesses representing more than 1,000 industries, and providing unique portraits of American industries and local communities.
Data on measures such as the number of establishments and employees, revenues and payroll are included. Statistics are being provided for states, counties and places, including for more than 5,000 communities not available from previous economic censuses.