Fascinating Facts about the Counties in New Jersey
Eliza | 15 - 07 - 2021
Updated: July 15, 2021 11:00 pm IST
New Jersey is one of the old states in the U.S and it has existed from colonial times. New Jersey counties went through a lot of changes over time. During the Province of New Jersey (1664-1673), no counties were formed. Later it was divided into East and West Jersey in the 1673-1702 Province and was surrendered to Queen Anne on April 17, 1702. In the Province of New Jersey Counties, the state of New Jersey entered as the third state with 13 counties on December 18, 1787. The state later added 8 more counties between 1824 to 1857 and made it a total of 21 counties. Play our historical “New Jersey counties and cities” quiz to know more about counties in New Jersey
1. How Many Counties Are There in NJ?
The county is a local level of government between the state and municipalities. New Jersey has 21 counties, 565 cities, towns, districts, and 233 special districts.
2. What Is the Largest County in New Jersey?
Burlington County is the largest county in New Jersey by area. It covers about 819.84 square miles, including 97.4% of land and 2.6% of water.
3. Bergen Is One of the Original Counties of New Jersey
Bergen is situated in the northeast corner of New Jersey. It is one of the first four original counties in New Jersey. Bergen was formed in 1683 and the earlier settlers were dutch.
4. What Is the Most Populated County in New Jersey?
As per the 2019 census, Bergan is the most populated country in New Jersey. The county’s population is 9.32 lakhs and it has increased 0.3% from the 2010 census.
5. What Is the Least Populated County in New Jersey?
As per the 2019 census, Salem is the least populated county in New Jersey. The county’s population is 4781, a decrease of 711 from the 2010 census.
6. Which Is the Smallest County in New Jersey?
Hudson is the geographically smallest and most densely populated county in New Jersey. In 2017, it had a population density of about 14,973.9 people per square mile.
7. Hudson Is the Third-Most Populated County in the United States.
Hudson is one of the most diverse places in the United States. It is the sixth-mostly densely populated county in the United States.
8. Which County Is Called the Heart of New Jersey?
Middlesex is called the heart of New Jersey. It is called so because it is located squarely in the center of New Jersey. It is also the second populous county in New Jersey.
9. Which County Is the Home of the Tuckerton Seaport?
Ocean County is the home of the Tuckerton Seaport. It’s a maritime village and a museum and its main motto is to preserve and exhibit New Jersey’s coastal culture.
10. Which Is the Wealthiest County in New Jersey?
Hunterdon is the wealthiest county in New Jersey. Hunterdon County’s per capita net worth is about $54,200. According to the report published in January, a normal household makes $112,535 a year.
11. Which County in NJ Is Called the Birthplace of Television?
Passaic County in NJ has been called the birthplace of television. It is called so because it had the first television station to transmit to the home and the first station to broadcast a feature film.
12. Which Place in NJ Was Once Called the Oyster Capital of the World?
Port Norris in Cumberland Country was once called the “oyster capital of the world.” It is said that in 1929 almost 20 million pounds of oysters were harvested.
13. Which of the Following counties Was Named after the Governor?
Hunterdon County was named after New Jersey colonial governor Robert Hunter who served from 1710 to 1720. This place was also the hometown of Hunter and he grew up here.
14. Which County Is Called the Roof Garden of Pennsylvania?
Somerset is called the “Roof garden of Pennsylvania '' because of its greenery, rich agriculture industry, and mount Davis. It is also called “The Land of Milk and Maple" because it produces unique maple.
15. Which Is the Oldest City in NJ?
Gloucester city is the oldest city in New Jersey. It was founded in the year 1627 and it has America’s oldest seaport.
