Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in New Jersey
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April 20, 2021
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in New Jersey
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county threin—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of April 20 had reached 568,439 COVID-19-related deaths and more than 31.8 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in New Jersey using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest vaccination rate as of April 19, 2021. In New Jersey, 30.1% of the total population has been fully vaccinated, compared to 25.6% nationwide. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in your state.
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#21. Cumberland County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 19.2% (28,781 fully vaccinated)
--- 36.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 44.6% (10,443 fully vaccinated)
--- 31.4% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 277 (414 total deaths)
--- 2.1% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,753 (16,079 total cases)
--- 2.4% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 36.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 44.6% (10,443 fully vaccinated)
--- 31.4% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 277 (414 total deaths)
--- 2.1% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,753 (16,079 total cases)
--- 2.4% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#20. Hudson County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 21.2% (142,750 fully vaccinated)
--- 29.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 48.8% (39,938 fully vaccinated)
--- 24.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 325 (2,187 total deaths)
--- 14.8% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,743 (85,684 total cases)
--- 15.6% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 29.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 48.8% (39,938 fully vaccinated)
--- 24.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 325 (2,187 total deaths)
--- 14.8% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,743 (85,684 total cases)
--- 15.6% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#19. Union County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 21.5% (119,704 fully vaccinated)
--- 28.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 47.7% (39,074 fully vaccinated)
--- 26.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (1,897 total deaths)
--- 20.5% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,358 (68,754 total cases)
--- 12.1% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 28.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 47.7% (39,074 fully vaccinated)
--- 26.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 341 (1,897 total deaths)
--- 20.5% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,358 (68,754 total cases)
--- 12.1% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#18. Essex County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 22.2% (177,511 fully vaccinated)
--- 26.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 52.0% (57,799 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 356 (2,847 total deaths)
--- 25.8% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,603 (92,705 total cases)
--- 5.3% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 26.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 52.0% (57,799 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 356 (2,847 total deaths)
--- 25.8% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,603 (92,705 total cases)
--- 5.3% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#17. Passaic County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 22.2% (111,197 fully vaccinated)
--- 26.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.4% (40,159 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.8% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 366 (1,837 total deaths)
--- 29.3% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,850 (69,502 total cases)
--- 25.7% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 26.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.4% (40,159 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.8% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 366 (1,837 total deaths)
--- 29.3% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,850 (69,502 total cases)
--- 25.7% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#16. Mercer County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 23.8% (87,500 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.1% (30,551 fully vaccinated)
--- 18.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (918 total deaths)
--- 11.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,910 (32,737 total cases)
--- 19.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 20.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.1% (30,551 fully vaccinated)
--- 18.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (918 total deaths)
--- 11.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,910 (32,737 total cases)
--- 19.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#15. Salem County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 24.1% (15,041 fully vaccinated)
--- 19.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 56.5% (6,704 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 276 (172 total deaths)
--- 2.5% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,028 (5,632 total cases)
--- 18.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 19.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 56.5% (6,704 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 276 (172 total deaths)
--- 2.5% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,028 (5,632 total cases)
--- 18.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#14. Middlesex County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 24.6% (202,643 fully vaccinated)
--- 18.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.9% (68,863 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 274 (2,260 total deaths)
--- 3.2% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,912 (90,031 total cases)
--- 1.0% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 18.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 53.9% (68,863 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 274 (2,260 total deaths)
--- 3.2% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,912 (90,031 total cases)
--- 1.0% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#13. Ocean County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 25.3% (153,542 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 56.1% (77,629 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.7% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 340 (2,067 total deaths)
--- 20.1% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,052 (73,180 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 15.9% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 56.1% (77,629 fully vaccinated)
--- 13.7% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 340 (2,067 total deaths)
--- 20.1% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 12,052 (73,180 total cases)
--- 9.4% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#12. Sussex County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 25.8% (36,307 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 54.9% (13,865 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.5% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 206 (289 total deaths)
--- 27.2% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,348 (13,133 total cases)
--- 15.2% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 14.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 54.9% (13,865 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.5% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 206 (289 total deaths)
--- 27.2% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,348 (13,133 total cases)
--- 15.2% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#11. Hunterdon County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 26.6% (33,068 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 54.4% (13,101 fully vaccinated)
--- 16.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 137 (170 total deaths)
--- 51.6% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,432 (9,243 total cases)
--- 32.6% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 11.6% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 54.4% (13,101 fully vaccinated)
--- 16.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 137 (170 total deaths)
--- 51.6% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,432 (9,243 total cases)
--- 32.6% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#10. Warren County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 27.3% (28,760 fully vaccinated)
--- 9.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.6% (13,316 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (229 total deaths)
--- 23.0% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,842 (9,308 total cases)
--- 19.8% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 9.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.6% (13,316 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (229 total deaths)
--- 23.0% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,842 (9,308 total cases)
--- 19.8% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#9. Somerset County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 28.2% (92,872 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 58.6% (31,173 fully vaccinated)
--- 9.8% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 248 (815 total deaths)
--- 12.4% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,756 (28,803 total cases)
--- 20.5% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 58.6% (31,173 fully vaccinated)
--- 9.8% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 248 (815 total deaths)
--- 12.4% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,756 (28,803 total cases)
--- 20.5% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#8. Monmouth County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 28.6% (176,958 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.4% (67,993 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (1,547 total deaths)
--- 11.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,814 (73,105 total cases)
--- 7.2% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 5.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.4% (67,993 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.1% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (1,547 total deaths)
--- 11.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,814 (73,105 total cases)
--- 7.2% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#7. Camden County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 29.7% (150,181 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.8% (49,590 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.5% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 246 (1,246 total deaths)
--- 13.1% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,324 (52,289 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.8% (49,590 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.5% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 246 (1,246 total deaths)
--- 13.1% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,324 (52,289 total cases)
--- 6.3% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#6. Gloucester County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 29.8% (87,000 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 61.0% (29,039 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (595 total deaths)
--- 27.9% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,913 (28,909 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 1.0% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 61.0% (29,039 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.2% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 204 (595 total deaths)
--- 27.9% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,913 (28,909 total cases)
--- 10.0% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#5. Atlantic County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 30.7% (81,050 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.9% (29,869 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 242 (638 total deaths)
--- 14.5% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,513 (30,357 total cases)
--- 4.5% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 2.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 60.9% (29,869 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 242 (638 total deaths)
--- 14.5% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,513 (30,357 total cases)
--- 4.5% more cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#4. Bergen County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.5% (303,383 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 66.4% (109,386 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 300 (2,797 total deaths)
--- 6.0% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,565 (98,483 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 8.0% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 66.4% (109,386 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 300 (2,797 total deaths)
--- 6.0% more deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,565 (98,483 total cases)
--- 4.1% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#3. Burlington County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 33.6% (149,633 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.6% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.4% (52,109 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.7% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 184 (821 total deaths)
--- 35.0% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,616 (42,825 total cases)
--- 12.7% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 11.6% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.4% (52,109 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.7% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 184 (821 total deaths)
--- 35.0% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,616 (42,825 total cases)
--- 12.7% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#2. Morris County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 37.0% (181,918 fully vaccinated)
--- 22.9% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 72.3% (62,531 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 244 (1,198 total deaths)
--- 13.8% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,865 (48,521 total cases)
--- 10.5% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 22.9% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 72.3% (62,531 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 244 (1,198 total deaths)
--- 13.8% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,865 (48,521 total cases)
--- 10.5% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
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#1. Cape May County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.4% (37,218 fully vaccinated)
--- 34.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 70.5% (17,743 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (199 total deaths)
--- 23.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,506 (8,749 total cases)
--- 13.7% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
--- 34.2% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 70.5% (17,743 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.5% higher vaccination rate than New Jersey
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 216 (199 total deaths)
--- 23.7% less deaths per 100k residents than New Jersey
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,506 (8,749 total cases)
--- 13.7% less cases per 100k residents than New Jersey
