Camden County, NJ

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2021 Population

521,194

2.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0.258% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.3%

0.615% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,485

6.38% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$211,400

5.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

255,424

2.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Camden County, NJ had a population of 521k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $75,485. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Camden County, NJ grew from 506,721 to 521,194, a 2.86% increase and its median household income grew from $70,957 to $75,485, a 6.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Other (Hispanic) (7.89%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.81%), and White (Hispanic) (5.21%).

None of the households in Camden County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Camden County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ are Rutgers University-Camden (1,995 degrees awarded in 2021), Camden County College (1,598 degrees), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (480 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Camden County, NJ was $211,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Camden County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Camden County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Camden County, NJ borders Atlantic County, NJ, Burlington County, NJ, Gloucester County, NJ, and Philadelphia County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Camden County, NJ is home to a population of 521k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.4% of Camden County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (59.3k people).

In 2021, there were 3.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (288k people) in Camden County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Camden County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Camden County, NJ was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Camden County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
288k ± 749
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
93.5k ± 1.34k
Other (Hispanic)
41.1k ± 2.14k

17.7%

Hispanic Population

92k people

17.7% of the people in Camden County, NJ are hispanic (92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Camden County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

11.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

59.3k people

11.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.6k people

As of 2021, 11.4% of Camden County, NJ residents (59.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Camden County, NJ was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Camden County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,280 ± 572
Gulf War (2001-)
4,331 ± 645
Gulf War (1990s)
2,576 ± 396

Camden County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Camden County, NJ employs 255k people. The largest industries in Camden County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,375 people), Retail Trade (31,939 people), and Educational Services (23,102 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,018), Public Administration ($72,781), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,959).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

255k

2021 Value

± 4,187

2.41%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Camden County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 249k employees to 255k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (32,232 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,502 people), and Management Occupations (23,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

255k

2021 Value

± 4,187

2.41%

1 Year growth

± 2.29%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Camden County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 249k employees to 255k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (43,375 people), Retail Trade (31,939 people), and Educational Services (23,102 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Camden County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,905

Median earning men ± $1,077

$40,322

Median earning women ± $1,049

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($80,165), Information ($79,150), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,985).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,191), Information ($59,849), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,297).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,724
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,909
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,242
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.38M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$2.63M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$2.61M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Camden County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.712%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (66.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.712%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Camden County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Camden County, NJ awarded 4,623 degrees. The student population of Camden County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,279 male students and 9,737 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Camden County, NJ are White (2,366 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (827 and 18.6%), Hispanic or Latino (720 and 16.2%), and Asian (289 and 6.5%).

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Camden (1,995 and 43.2%), Camden County College (1,598 and 34.6%), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (480 and 10.4%).

The most popular majors in Camden County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (530 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (489 and 10.6%), and Registered Nursing (395 and 8.54%).

The median tuition cost in Camden County, NJ for a public four year colleges is $12,536 for in-state students and $29,178 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Camden County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 6.88%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,016 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,016 students enrolled in Camden County, NJ, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,422 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
243 degrees awarded
General Health Services
130 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
302 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Camden County, NJ was General Business Administration & Management with 243 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Camden County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rutgers University-Camden
1,995 degrees awarded
Camden County College
1,598 degrees awarded
Pennco Tech-Blackwood
480 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-Camden with 1,995 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,864 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Camden County, NJ, which is 0.676 times less than the 2,759 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,366 degrees mean that there were 2.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 827 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,536) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,121) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden County, NJ was $211,400 in 2021, which is 0.863 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $200,400 to $211,400, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden County, NJ is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Camden County, NJ have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Camden County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Camden County, NJ is $75,485. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Camden County, NJ was Census Tract 6064 with a value of $236,688, followed by Census Tract 6075.04 and Census Tract 6061, with respective values of $212,857 and $174,289.

In 2022, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Camden County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.139%.

Housing

Property

$211,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,263

$128,478

Median Property Taxes

±$2,203

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Camden County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Camden County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2021

58.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.2% of the housing units in Camden County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Camden County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6064
Census Tract 6075.04
Census Tract 6061

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden County, NJ was Census Tract 6064 with a value of $236,688, followed by Census Tract 6075.04 and Census Tract 6061, with respective values of $212,857 and $174,289.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Camden County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,485

Median Household Income

± $1,489

197k

Number of Households

± 3,658

In 2021, the median household income of the 197k households in Camden County, NJ grew to $75,485 from the previous year's value of $70,957.

The following chart displays the households in Camden County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (72.7%)
Worked At Home (9.64%)
Carpooled (8.48%)

In 2021, 72.7% of workers in Camden County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.64%) and those who carpooled to work (8.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden County, NJ have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.06% of the workforce in Camden County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Camden County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Camden County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Camden County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Camden County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.139%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden County, NJ (63k out of 514k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Camden County, NJ is Hispanic, followed by White and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Camden County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 465 in Camden County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 157 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Camden County, NJ has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0.854% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see 978 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.721% increase from the previous year (971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1227 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 285 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

978 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Camden County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see an average of 978 patients per year. This represents a 0.721% increase from the previous year (971 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Camden County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.26%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

0.854%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden County, NJ declined by 1.9% from 6.38% to 6.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Camden County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.3 in Camden County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Camden County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.2% in Camden County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Camden County, NJ.

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