New Jersey Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, New Jersey, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
New Jersey Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on New Jersey counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit New Jersey counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | New Jersey | 2008 | Atlantic | 74 | $247,132,648 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Bergen | 2,948 | $270,728,111 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Burlington | 2,281 | $1,734,530,900 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Camden | 2,670 | $795,067,916 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Cape May | 45 | $8,576,430 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Cumberland | 568 | $29,389,715 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Essex | 3,537 | $340,171,920 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Gloucester | 343 | $47,801,645 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Hudson | 300 | $78,819,784 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Hunterdon | 120 | $8,363,662 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Mercer | 741 | $236,232,370 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Middlesex | 1,445 | $349,280,252 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Monmouth | 1,033 | $2,212,110,801 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Morris | 3,596 | $558,970,789 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Ocean | 467 | $39,993,484 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Passaic | 721 | $276,406,932 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Salem | 55 | $7,217,103 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Somerset | 758 | $86,060,402 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Sussex | 131 | $5,268,183 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Union | 1,403 | $190,185,438 |
New Jersey | 2008 | Warren | 166 | $65,677,848 |
TOTAL | | | 23,402 | $7,587,986,333 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:59:21 www.forthecommondefense.org