Camden County, New Jersey's estimated 2024 population is 529,743 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Camden County, New Jersey is the 8th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 513,283 and has seen a growth of 3.21% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 542,478 | 2,547 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 539,931 | 2,547 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 537,384 | 2,547 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 534,837 | 2,547 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 532,290 | 2,547 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 529,743 | 2,547 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 527,196 | 2,547 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 524,649 | 556 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 524,093 | 971 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 523,122 | 16,619 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 506,503 | -182 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 506,685 | 197 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 506,488 | -631 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 507,119 | -641 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 507,760 | -649 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 508,409 | -1,574 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 509,983 | -1,653 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 511,636 | -974 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 512,610 | -673 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 513,283 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 502,824 | 31,174 | 6.61% |
| 1980 | 471,650 | 15,359 | 3.37% |
| 1970 | 456,291 | 64,256 | 16.39% |
| 1960 | 392,035 | 91,292 | 30.36% |
| 1950 | 300,743 | 45,016 | 17.6% |
| 1940 | 255,727 | 3,415 | 1.35% |
| 1930 | 252,312 | 61,804 | 32.44% |
| 1920 | 190,508 | 48,479 | 34.13% |
| 1910 | 142,029 | 34,386 | 31.94% |
| 1900 | 107,643 | 19,956 | 22.76% |
| 1890 | 87,687 | 24,745 | 39.31% |
| 1880 | 62,942 | 16,749 | 36.26% |
| 1870 | 46,193 | 11,736 | 34.06% |
| 1860 | 34,457 | 9,035 | 35.54% |
| 1850 | 25,422 | -517,056 | -95.31% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304,112 | 58.19% |
| Black or African American | 100,874 | 19.3% |
| Other race | 49,271 | 9.43% |
| Two or more races | 36,048 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 30,964 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 1,118 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.04% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 198,757 | 2.6 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 86,735 | 3.29 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 68,523 | 1.22 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 31,339 | 3.38 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 12,160 | 3.35 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22,393 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 27,713 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74,997 | 20.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 48,522 | 13.46% |
| High School Graduate | 105,698 | 29.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16,274 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 64,985 | 18.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 214,892 | 203,158 | 86,340 |
| Black | 64,984 | 57,731 | 15,013 |
| Hispanic | 52,512 | 36,591 | 7,681 |
| Other Race | 28,725 | 17,698 | 2,879 |
| Asian | 21,879 | 18,568 | 11,709 |
| 2+ Races | 17,930 | 15,121 | 5,026 |
| Native American | 640 | 522 | 42 |
| Islander | 119 | 101 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,978 | $81,437 | $61,374 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,447 | $111,375 | $78,603 |
| High School Graduate | $38,959 | $46,099 | $32,039 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,437 | $33,203 | $24,693 |
| Overall | $53,043 | $60,706 | $45,752 |
| Some College | $46,679 | $58,272 | $40,572 |
$53,043
Average Earnings
$60,706
Average Male
$45,752
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.14% of Camden County, New Jersey residents speak only English, while 20.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94,199 | 23,371 | 24.81% |
| White | 281,116 | 18,783 | 6.68% |
| Black | 98,456 | 18,159 | 18.44% |
| Other | 48,982 | 14,085 | 28.76% |
| Multiple | 35,837 | 6,133 | 17.11% |
| Asian | 30,726 | 3,261 | 10.61% |
| Native | 1,118 | 486 | 43.47% |
| Islander | 194 | 31 | 15.98% |
12.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Camden County, New Jersey is Native, with 43.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Camden County, New Jersey is White, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.31% |
| High School | 12.6% |
| Some College | 9.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.41% |
| Female Employed | 5.91% |
| Male Employed | 4.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,893 | $130,398 |
| Households | $82,005 | $109,600 |
| Married Families | $128,245 | $158,844 |
| Non Families | $46,181 | $63,812 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21,684
Number of Veterans
19,530
Male Veterans
2,154
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7,363 |
| Second Gulf War | 4,772 |
| First Gulf War | 4,030 |
| Korea | 1,161 |
| World War II | 374 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5,550 |
| 65 to 74 | 5,218 |
| 35 to 54 | 4,654 |
| 55 to 64 | 4,290 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,972 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,567 | 5.89% |
| Black | 4,748 | 6.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,773 | 2.82% |
| Other Race | 951 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 934 | 4.28% |
| Asian | 455 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 29 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.27%
Born in Camden County, New Jersey
88.19%
Native Born
11.81%
Foreign Born
5.01%
Non Citizen
6.8%
Naturalized
88.19% of Camden County, New Jersey residents were born in the United States, with 54.27% having been born in New Jersey. 5.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.