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Gloucester County

New Jersey · 302,294 residents · 322.008 sq mi
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Gloucester County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,056. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302,294
+19%since 2000
from 254,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
939 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 791 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
222K245K269K292K315K1990201020202024Gloucester County
2024307K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,056
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,557
+79%since 2000
from $22,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,258
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $645 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(218,262)
Black8.9%(22,562)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6,583)
Asian1.5%(3,763)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(75,094)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(225,355)
Black10.4%(31,517)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(22,135)
Asian3.1%(9,475)
Other2.5%(7,569)
Diversity Score50.2%(151,891)
Segregation Score27.4%(82,799)
Diversity Score
50
+70%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

Gloucester County, New Jersey has about 302,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloucester County, New Jersey earns about $89,056 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 $224,300, and the typical rent is about $1,258 a month.

How educated are people in Gloucester County, New Jersey?

About 33.8% 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 7.0% 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 72,212 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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