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Bellmawr

New Jersey · 11,707 residents · 2.984 sq mi
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Bellmawr has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $169,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,707
+4%since 2000
from 11,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,923 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 3,774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Bellmawr
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,041
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,653 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,122
+47%since 2000
from $19,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $523 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(10,238)
Black1.2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(394)
Asian3.1%(344)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(2,081)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(8,584)
Black4.3%(499)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,223)
Asian7.6%(895)
Other1%(114)
Diversity Score50.6%(5,919)
Diversity Score
51
+174%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellmawr, New Jersey?

Bellmawr, New Jersey has about 11,707 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bellmawr, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bellmawr, New Jersey earns about $60,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellmawr, New Jersey expensive?

In Bellmawr, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Bellmawr, New Jersey?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bellmawr, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellmawr, New Jersey?

About 16.3% of people in Bellmawr, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellmawr, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellmawr, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 896 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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