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Gloucester City

New Jersey · 11,484 residents · 2.315 sq mi
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Gloucester City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $130,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
11,484
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,484 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,961 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Gloucester City
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,984
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,855 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,425
+56%since 2000
from $16,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$130,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(11,026)
Black0.7%(76)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(216)
Asian0.7%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(906)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(8,107)
Black5.6%(640)
Hispanic / Latino15%(1,726)
Asian3.7%(427)
Other2.4%(272)
Diversity Score55.5%(6,377)
Diversity Score
56
+604%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester City, New Jersey?

Gloucester City, New Jersey has about 11,484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gloucester City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Gloucester City, New Jersey earns about $59,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester City, New Jersey expensive?

In Gloucester City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester City, New Jersey?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloucester City, New Jersey?

About 14.1% of people in Gloucester City, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloucester City, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloucester City, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,165 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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