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Camden County

New Jersey · 508,932 residents · 221.362 sq mi
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Camden County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,097. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $110,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
508,932
+1%since 1990
from 502,824 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,299 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 2,272 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+9%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
500K508K515K522K530K1990201020202024Camden County
2024527K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,097
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,190 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,354
+42%since 1990
from $15,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,200
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $98,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $507 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−16%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(385,484)
Black16.3%(81,796)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(33,180)
Asian2.3%(11,662)
Diversity Score56.7%(284,850)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(344,998)
Black17.3%(88,017)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(49,166)
Asian3.7%(18,710)
Diversity Score60.5%(307,707)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Camden County to nearby counties

CAMDEN COUNTY VS
Gloucester County
Income$105,115+119%
Home value$310,400+182%
Population312,638−42%
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CAMDEN COUNTY VS
Burlington County
Income$108,111+125%
Home value$354,000+221%
Population481,439−10%
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CAMDEN COUNTY VS
Philadelphia County
Income$61,953+29%
Home value$243,100+121%
Population1,574,281+194%
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CAMDEN COUNTY VS
Delaware County
Income$89,546+86%
Home value$332,200+201%
Population580,937+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden County, New Jersey?

Camden County, New Jersey has about 508,932 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Camden County, New Jersey earns about $48,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden County, New Jersey expensive?

In Camden County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Camden County, New Jersey?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Camden County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden County, New Jersey?

About 10.4% of people in Camden County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camden County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Camden County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,108 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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