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Collingswood

New Jersey · 14,386 residents (2025 est.) · 1.83 sq mi
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The short version

Collingswood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,184. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $380,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,205
−1%since 2000
from 14,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,762 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 7,611 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,386 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K15K1990201020202024Collingswood
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(742)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(912)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.6%(514)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(801)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(723)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.6%(2,505)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(2,289)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,654)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(1,822)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.4%(1,334)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.5%(645)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(264)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,184
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,175 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,608
+137%since 2000
from $24,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+9%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,400
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,488
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+2%since 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(12,024)
Black6.3%(901)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(812)
Asian2.7%(392)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(10,842)
Black8.4%(1,194)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,072)
Asian1.3%(181)
Other6.4%(916)
Diversity Score
50
+17%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.9%(415)
Mexican2.2%(318)
Cuban0.8%(120)
Dominican0.5%(64)
Colombian0.3%(47)
Spaniard0.2%(34)
Guatemalan0.2%(27)
Ecuadorian0.1%(10)
Venezuelan0.1%(10)
Nicaraguan0.1%(8)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Chilean0%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(67)
Vietnamese0.4%(61)
Chinese0.3%(45)
Korean0.1%(8)
Ancestry
Irish26.1%(3,713)
German19.2%(2,725)
Italian18.4%(2,620)
English13.1%(1,862)
Polish4.9%(702)
Russian2.4%(342)
American2.4%(335)
French1.9%(268)
Welsh1.8%(260)
Swiss1.4%(200)
Norwegian1%(141)
Swedish1%(137)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.9%(122)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(120)
Hungarian0.8%(111)
Greek0.8%(108)
Dutch0.7%(94)
Ukrainian0.6%(82)
West Indian0.4%(63)
Jamaican0.4%(63)
Lithuanian0.4%(51)
British0.3%(37)
Slovak0.2%(35)
Ghanaian0.2%(34)
Portuguese0.2%(28)
Guyanese0.2%(23)
Czech0.1%(17)
Arab0.1%(15)
Brazilian0.1%(15)
Danish0.1%(15)
Romanian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(2,296)
Married47.7%(2,658)
Widowed2.2%(121)
Divorced8.8%(492)
Women 15+
Never married35.5%(2,298)
Married43.7%(2,825)
Widowed9.6%(624)
Divorced11.2%(723)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collingswood, New Jersey?

Collingswood, New Jersey has about 14,205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Collingswood, New Jersey earns about $90,184 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Collingswood, New Jersey expensive?

In Collingswood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $380,400, and the typical rent is about $1,488 a month.

How educated are people in Collingswood, New Jersey?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Collingswood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Collingswood, New Jersey?

About 9.5% of people in Collingswood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Collingswood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Collingswood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,096 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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