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Camden County

New Jersey · 523,485 residents · 221.362 sq mi
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Camden County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
523,485
+3%since 2000
from 508,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,365 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
500K508K515K522K530K1990201020202024Camden County
2024527K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,957
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,097 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,559
+64%since 2000
from $22,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Camden County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(279,274)
Black18.2%(95,135)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(95,255)
Asian6.2%(32,328)
Other2.8%(14,672)
Diversity Score79.4%(415,651)
Segregation Score49.4%(258,750)
Diversity Score
79
+31%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden County, New Jersey?

Camden County, New Jersey has about 523,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Camden County, New Jersey earns about $70,957 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 $200,400, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Camden County, New Jersey?

About 32.3% 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 12.3% 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 20,661 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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