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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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