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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Camden

New Jersey · 79,904 residents · 8.919 sq mi
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Camden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,421. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,800. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

79,904
−9%since 1990
from 87,492 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8,959 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 9,810 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.2
+3%since 1990
from 26.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
70K75K79K84K89K1990201020202024Camden
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,421
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,386 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,815
+35%since 1990
from $7,276 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$522
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
46.1%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
53.9% rent
1.7
−3%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic19%(16,651)
Black56.3%(49,277)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(25,199)
Asian1.6%(1,412)
Diversity Score88.1%(77,083)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(5,671)
Black49.8%(39,753)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(31,019)
Asian2.3%(1,869)
Diversity Score72.5%(57,892)
72
−18%since 1990
from 88 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, New Jersey?

Camden, New Jersey has about 79,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Camden, New Jersey earns about $23,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, New Jersey expensive?

In Camden, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Camden, New Jersey?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, New Jersey?

About 35.5% of people in Camden, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,588 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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