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Salem County

State:
New Jersey
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Salem County's estimated 2025 population is 65,700 with a growth rate of 0.28% 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 -0.43% since that time.

65,700
Total Population
198
Population Density (mi²)
21
Population Rank (State)
181 0.28%
Annual Population Growth

Salem County Population

Salem County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White48,17374.14%
Black or African American9,19514.15%
Two or more races4,0636.25%
Other race2,7124.17%
Asian5880.9%
Native American1530.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander890.14%

Salem County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$119,670-
Families$96,968$119,497
Households$78,412$99,663
Non Families$40,435$58,351

$52,014

Average Income

$78,412

Median Household Income

12.76%

Poverty Rate