New Jersey Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 21 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$7,343
Avg Total Per County
$3.1B
Counties with Data
21 of 21
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All New Jersey Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | $6.5B | $6,820 | $188M | $123M |
| Essex County | $6.2B | $7,237 | $990M | $601M |
| Mercer County | $5.7B | $14,881 | $322M | $3.2B |
| Burlington County | $5.5B | $11,920 | $2.7B | $110M |
| Monmouth County | $5.3B | $8,261 | $1.4B | $173M |
| Middlesex County | $4.7B | $5,454 | $538M | $249M |
| Ocean County | $4.7B | $7,204 | $172M | $63M |
| Morris County | $3.7B | $7,299 | $968M | $125M |
| Hudson County | $3.4B | $4,835 | $225M | $248M |
| Camden County | $3.4B | $6,498 | $388M | $294M |
| Union County | $2.9B | $5,055 | $440M | $80M |
| Passaic County | $2.7B | $5,266 | $300M | $171M |
| Somerset County | $2.2B | $6,454 | $489M | $77M |
| Atlantic County | $2.2B | $8,020 | $404M | $125M |
| Gloucester County | $2.0B | $6,678 | $131M | $144M |
| Cumberland County | $961M | $6,282 | $60M | $109M |
| Sussex County | $919M | $6,331 | $5M | $35M |
| Cape May County | $847M | $8,895 | $23M | $31M |
| Hunterdon County | $842M | $6,506 | $7M | $25M |
| Warren County | $734M | $6,655 | $5M | $55M |
| Salem County | $498M | $7,660 | $53M | $28M |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in New Jersey
Which county in New Jersey receives the most federal funding?
Bergen County receives the most total federal funding among New Jersey counties with $6.5B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in New Jersey?
The average per-capita federal spending across New Jersey counties is $7,343, which is 22% below the national average of $9,394.
Does New Jersey receive more or less federal money than the national average?
New Jersey counties average $7,343 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state below the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into New Jersey counties?
Federal spending in New Jersey counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.