Federal Spending · FY2024

Essex County, New Jersey

How much federal money flows through this county?

$6.2B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$7,237
Per Resident
Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$6.2B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$7,237
Average
Contract Spending
$989.6M
16% of total
Grant Spending
$600.8M
10% of total

How Essex County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Essex County$7,237/resident
New Jersey Average$7,343/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#1683 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Essex County receive?

Essex County received $6.2B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Essex County?

The per-capita federal spending in Essex County is $7,237 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Essex County?

Agency-level spending data for Essex County is being updated.

How does Essex County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Essex County receives $7,237 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.