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Camden County

New Jersey · 513,657 residents · 221.362 sq mi
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Camden County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
513,657
+1%since 2000
from 508,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,320 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
500K508K515K522K530K1990201020202024Camden County
2024527K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,976
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,097 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,478
+32%since 2000
from $22,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(344,998)
Black17.3%(88,017)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(49,166)
Asian3.7%(18,710)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(307,707)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(309,648)
Black18.4%(94,762)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(73,124)
Asian5.1%(26,043)
Other2.2%(11,189)
Diversity Score72.6%(373,082)
Diversity Score
73
+20%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden County, New Jersey?

Camden County, New Jersey has about 513,657 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camden County, New Jersey earns about $60,976 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 $223,700, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Camden County, New Jersey?

About 27.9% 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 11.2% 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 10,833 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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