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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Gloucester County

New Jersey · 254,673 residents · 322.008 sq mi
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Gloucester County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,273. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254,673
+11%since 1990
from 230,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
791 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+11%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
222K245K269K292K315K1990201020202024Gloucester County
2024307K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,273
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,387 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,708
+49%since 1990
from $15,207 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $521 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Gloucester County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(205,542)
Black8.7%(20,051)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3,494)
Asian1.2%(2,815)
Diversity Score27.2%(62,653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(218,262)
Black8.9%(22,562)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6,583)
Asian1.5%(3,763)
Diversity Score29.5%(75,094)
Diversity Score
29
+8%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 23.2 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 Gloucester County to nearby counties

GLOUCESTER COUNTY VS
Camden County
Income$88,755+64%
Home value$287,100+143%
Population535,799+71%
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY VS
Salem County
Income$79,960+47%
Home value$239,500+103%
Population66,280−79%
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY VS
Delaware County
Income$89,546+65%
Home value$332,200+181%
Population580,937+86%
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY VS
Philadelphia County
Income$61,953+14%
Home value$243,100+106%
Population1,574,281+404%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Gloucester County, New Jersey has about 254,673 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gloucester County, New Jersey earns about $54,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloucester County, New Jersey expensive?

In Gloucester County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gloucester County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.2% of people in Gloucester County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloucester County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloucester County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,591 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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