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Union County, NJ context: Population 575,300 (2020), 102 sq mi, 21 municipalities. County seat: Elizabeth. Top county industries: Logistics & Port Operations, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Manufacturing.
Elizabeth at a Glance
- Population
- 137,000 (2020 Census)
- Type
- City, incorporated 1855
- Median Income
- $60K – $70K
- Economic Anchor
- Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal
- Top Industries
- Logistics & Shipping, Manufacturing, Retail
- Transit & Access
- NJ Turnpike (Exit 13) · Newark Liberty International Airport · NJ Transit Northeast Corridor
Notable: Elizabeth was the original capital of New Jersey from 1664 to 1668 and is today home to the busiest container port on the U.S. East Coast (Port Newark-Elizabeth).
Notable Landmarks in Elizabeth
- Elizabethtown Plaza
- Civic plaza in downtown Elizabeth fronting the historic Union County Courthouse.
- Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park
- Riverfront park along the Elizabeth River with views of the Newark Bay shipping lanes.
- Newark Liberty International Airport
- One of the three primary airports serving the New York metro area; the airport's southern terminal sits on the Elizabeth city line.
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