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Northern State Prison
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Facility record · New Jersey
Newark · Essex County
- SecurityMedium
- Population2,378
- Occupancy155%
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Northern State Prison is a state prison in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. It has a rated capacity of 1,530 and a reported population of 2,378 — about 155% occupancy, as recorded in the February 2026 federal dataset. By capacity it is the 3rd-largest of the 23 state prison records listed for New Jersey with a published capacity. It is one of 4 correctional facilities in Essex County, and New Jersey operates 9 state prisons in total.
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