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Collingswood

New Jersey · 14,186 residents · 1.83 sq mi
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Collingswood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,186
−1%since 2000
from 14,326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,752 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 7,828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,663
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,175 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,194
+94%since 2000
from $24,358 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+65%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score33.5%(4,793)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(10,216)
Black8.9%(1,256)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(1,638)
Asian2.5%(348)
Other2%(280)
Diversity Score52.9%(7,508)
Diversity Score
53
+58%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Collingswood, New Jersey?

Collingswood, New Jersey has about 14,186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Collingswood, New Jersey earns about $68,663 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Collingswood, New Jersey?

About 45.4% 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 10.7% 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 1,115 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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