Economy & Jobs — Elizabeth, New Jersey

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$66,555
Estimated 2026~$72,800
Per Capita Income$28,490
Poverty Rate15.7%
Unemployment Rate7.7%
In Labor Force70,652

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Education Healthcare17.4%
Transportation17.3%
Retail10.8%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Full Service Restaurants497
Fast Food452
Physician Offices360
Law Offices303
Dental Offices297
Beauty Salons231
Auto Repair194
Grocery Stores160
Coffee Shops155
Insurance Agencies149
Child Day Care128
Accounting Firms123
Real Estate Offices118
Commercial Banks116
Liquor Stores112
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.