Salem County's estimated 2026 population is 66,764 with a growth rate of 0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Salem County is the 21st largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 65,983 and has seen a growth of 1.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Salem County includes 74.14% White, 14.15% Black or African American, 4.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (74.14%)
Black or African American (14.15%)
Two or more races (6.25%)
Other race (4.17%)
Asian (0.9%)
Native American (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.14%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,173 | 74.14% |
| Black or African American | 9,195 | 14.15% |
| Two or more races | 4,063 | 6.25% |
| Other race | 2,712 | 4.17% |
| Asian | 588 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Salem County's average per capita income is $52,014. Household income levels show a median of $78,412. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,670 | - |
| Families | $96,968 | $119,497 |
| Households | $78,412 | $99,663 |
| Non Families | $40,435 | $58,351 |
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