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Salem County

New Jersey · 64,837 residents · 331.861 sq mi
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Salem County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
64,837
+1%since 2000
from 64,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K64K65K65K66K1990201020202024Salem County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,234
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,573 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,575
+61%since 2000
from $20,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(51,171)
Black14.4%(9,257)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,498)
Asian0.6%(386)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(26,018)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(45,279)
Black14%(9,049)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(6,535)
Asian1%(649)
Other2.5%(1,643)
Diversity Score56.7%(36,792)
Segregation Score49.1%(31,847)
Diversity Score
57
+40%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salem County, New Jersey?

Salem County, New Jersey has about 64,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salem County, New Jersey earns about $64,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salem County, New Jersey expensive?

In Salem County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $185,700, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Salem County, New Jersey?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Salem County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.8% of people in Salem County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salem County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Salem County, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 457 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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