Total Emergency Relief Program payments in New Jersey totaled $3.7 million in 2023
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $1,124,617 | 30.3% | 30.3% |
| 2 | Salem County, New Jersey | $1,100,651 | 29.7% | 60.0% |
| 3 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $312,530 | 8.4% | 68.4% |
| 4 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $191,897 | 5.2% | 73.6% |
| 5 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $186,634 | 5.0% | 78.6% |
| 6 | Atlantic County, New Jersey | $174,006 | 4.7% | 83.3% |
| 7 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $127,884 | 3.4% | 86.8% |
| 8 | Morris County, New Jersey | $123,510 | 3.3% | 90.1% |
| 9 | Warren County, New Jersey | $123,259 | 3.3% | 93.4% |
| 10 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $86,506 | 2.3% | 95.8% |
| 11 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $69,965 | 1.9% | 97.7% |
| 12 | Cumberland County, New Jersey | $42,582 | 1.1% | 98.8% |
| 13 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $38,168 | 1.0% | 99.8% |
| 14 | Ocean County, New Jersey | $5,803 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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