Economy & Jobs — Middlesex County, New Jersey

Employment

Total Establishments22,248
Total Employees423,944
Avg Annual Employment430,555
Avg Annual Pay$82,400
Total Annual Wages$35,477,547,283
Annual Payroll (thousands)$31,297,273
Unemployment Rate6.3%

Income

Median Household Income$105,206
Poverty Rate8.4%
IRS Returns429,780
Total AGI (thousands)$42,015,017
Average AGI per Return$97,759

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$4,698,491,702
Per Capita$5,443
Population Basis863,162

Agriculture

Total Farms18
Land in Farms (acres)704
Avg Farm Size (acres)39.10
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants646
Fast Food690
Bars66
Coffee & Snacks197