New Jersey Farm Subsidies by County
All 73 New Jersey counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. Mercer County leads with $13,809M.
Which county in New Jersey receives the most farm subsidies?
Mercer County leads New Jersey with $13,809M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View Mercer County details →
How are county subsidy totals calculated?
County totals are aggregated from individual payment records in USASpending.gov where a county is listed on the transaction. Totals include all USDA financial assistance award types — direct payments, conservation, commodity support, and disaster programs.
Does the per-capita figure reflect farm population only?
No. Per-capita figures divide total subsidy dollars by the county's total Census Bureau population, not just farm households. This provides a consistent basis for comparison across counties regardless of farm density.
| Rank | County | Total Payments | Avg $/Capita/Year | Records | Recipients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer County | $13,809M | $2,262.96 | 693 | 93 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Macon County | $474M | — | 158 | 9 | 2018–2025 |
| 3 | Somerset County | $103M | $22.25 | 604 | 105 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Salem County | $70M | $67.81 | 5,389 | 276 | 2010–2025 |
| 5 | Gloucester County | $61M | $12.70 | 4,902 | 192 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Atlantic County | $43M | $9.72 | 1,751 | 213 | 2010–2025 |
| 7 | Camden County | $42M | $5.07 | 448 | 196 | 2010–2025 |
| 8 | Burlington County | $35M | $4.80 | 3,680 | 226 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Warren County | $28M | $15.81 | 2,743 | 161 | 2010–2025 |
| 10 | Hunterdon County | $20M | $9.73 | 3,894 | 189 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Ocean County | $17M | $1.75 | 571 | 68 | 2010–2025 |
| 12 | Cumberland County | $17M | $7.41 | 1,747 | 119 | 2010–2025 |
| 13 | Middlesex County | $15M | $1.09 | 740 | 161 | 2010–2025 |
| 14 | Monmouth County | $13M | $1.31 | 2,066 | 104 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Morris County | $10M | $1.30 | 1,707 | 94 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Snohomish County | $6M | — | 41 | 12 | 2019–2025 |
| 17 | Skagit County | $6M | — | 33 | 26 | 2018–2025 |
| 18 | Madera County | $5M | — | 13 | 11 | 2012–2025 |
| 19 | Sussex County | $5M | $2.52 | 528 | 78 | 2010–2025 |
| 20 | Calaveras County | $4M | — | 14 | 12 | 2011–2025 |
| 21 | Island County | $4M | — | 23 | 12 | 2018–2025 |
| 22 | Berks County | $4M | — | 11 | 10 | 2014–2025 |
| 23 | Clallam County | $4M | — | 8 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| 24 | Mohave County | $3M | — | 15 | 8 | 2018–2025 |
| 25 | Yavapai County | $3M | — | 16 | 8 | 2018–2025 |
| 26 | Plumas County | $3M | — | 11 | 9 | 2016–2025 |
| 27 | Stanislaus County | $3M | — | 18 | 11 | 2016–2025 |
| 28 | Tuolumne County | $2M | — | 9 | 8 | 2017–2025 |
| 29 | Jefferson County | $2M | — | 11 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| 30 | Lake County | $2M | — | 7 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| 31 | Crawford County | $2M | — | 9 | 7 | 2010–2016 |
| 32 | King County | $2M | — | 5 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| 33 | Mason County | $1M | — | 5 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| 34 | Whatcom County | $1M | — | 6 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| 35 | Union County | $1M | $0.21 | 175 | 33 | 2010–2025 |
| 36 | Bergen County | $1M | $0.11 | 354 | 51 | 2010–2025 |
| 37 | Fresno County | $1M | — | 5 | 5 | 2016–2020 |
| 38 | Essex County | $1M | $0.13 | 273 | 53 | 2010–2025 |
| 39 | Passaic County | $1M | $0.11 | 124 | 22 | 2010–2025 |
| 40 | Colusa County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 41 | Hudson County | $0M | $0.06 | 117 | 11 | 2010–2025 |
| 42 | Cape May County | $0M | $0.40 | 72 | 12 | 2010–2025 |
| 43 | Columbia County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 44 | Northampton County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 45 | New Castle County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2011 |
| 46 | Scott County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 47 | Dorchester County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 48 | Leelanau County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 49 | Accomack County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 50 | Susquehanna County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 51 | Monroe County | $0M | — | 4 | 4 | 2010–2012 |
| 52 | Bradford County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 53 | Rutland County | $0M | — | 5 | 2 | 2011–2011 |
| 54 | Wicomico County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 55 | Louisa County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 56 | Uvalde County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 57 | Perry County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 58 | Bucks County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 59 | Steuben County | $0M | — | 3 | 3 | 2010–2012 |
| 60 | Greene County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 61 | Berkshire County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 62 | Schoharie County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 63 | Penobscot County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 64 | Windham County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 65 | Otsego County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 66 | Orange County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 67 | Madison County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 68 | Aroostook County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 69 | Lincoln County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 70 | Grafton County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 71 | Caledonia County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 72 | Marion County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 73 | Athens County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |