Camden County, NJ

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2019 Population

506,471

0.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.7

0.258% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

12.2%

2.6% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$73,672

9.11% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$206,500

3.98% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

252,039

2.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Camden County, NJ had a population of 506k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $73,672. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Camden County, NJ declined from 507,078 to 506,471, a −0.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,523 to $73,672, a 9.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.13%), White (Hispanic) (7.62%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%). 0% of the households in Camden County, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.7% of the residents in Camden County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ are Rutgers University-Camden (1,834 degrees awarded in 2020), Camden County College (1,441 degrees), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (256 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Camden County, NJ was $206,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%. Most people in Camden County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 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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Diversity

Camden County, NJ is home to a population of 506k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 11% of Camden County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (55.7k people).

In 2019, there were 3.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (281k people) in Camden County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 93.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41.2k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
281k ± 1.21k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
93.4k ± 2.71k
Other (Hispanic)
41.2k ± 5.46k

17.6%

Hispanic Population

89k people

17.6% of the people in Camden County, NJ are hispanic (89k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

55.7k people

11%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

55.9k people

As of 2019, 11% of Camden County, NJ residents (55.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Camden County, NJ was 11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Camden County, NJ was 38.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Camden County, NJ are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Camden County, NJ residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

India
267,137 ± 12,497 people
Dominican Republic
196,191 ± 10,754 people
Mexico
108,194 ± 8,026 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 267,137 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 196,191 and Mexico with 108,194.

Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

95.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.7% of Camden County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Camden County, NJ was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,152 ± 1,098
Gulf War (2001-)
3,855 ± 1,149
Gulf War (1990s)
3,192 ± 959

Camden County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Jersey. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Camden County, NJ is $73,672. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Camden County, NJ was Census Tract 6064 with a value of $225,000, followed by Census Tract 6075.04 and Census Tract 6061, with respective values of $184,750 and $168,438.

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,114. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Camden County, NJ employs 252k people. The largest industries in Camden County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,202 people), Retail Trade (30,692 people), and Educational Services (25,282 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,421), Public Administration ($65,707), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,412).

Wages

Median Household Income

$73,672

2019 value

± $2,694

9.11%

1 Year Growth

± 5.23%

Households in Camden County, NJ have a median annual income of $73,672, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,523 in 2018, which represents a 9.11% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Camden County, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$92,951

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,794

$67,114

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,255

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$92,859 ± $3,652
White
$74,222 ± $1,284
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$70,602 ± $36,181

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0449% growth from 2018 to 2019, 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.

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 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden County, NJ was Census Tract 6064 with a value of $225,000, followed by Census Tract 6075.04 and Census Tract 6061, with respective values of $184,750 and $168,438.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden County, NJ (61.2k out of 500k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
23,186 ± 1,217
White
23,143 ± 1,061
Black
17,316 ± 1,070

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

252k

2019 Value

± 8,667

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Camden County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 246k employees to 252k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,663 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,329 people), and Management Occupations (24,141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,663 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,329 people), and Management Occupations (24,141 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Camden County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.64 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.45 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.28 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Camden County, NJ, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($102,335), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($82,244), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($81,582).

Industries

Employment by Industries

252k

2019 Value

± 8,667

2.27%

1 Year growth

± 4.66%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Camden County, NJ grew at a rate of 2.27%, from 246k employees to 252k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,202 people), Retail Trade (30,692 people), and Educational Services (25,282 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Camden County, NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (42,202 people), Retail Trade (30,692 people), and Educational Services (25,282 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Camden County, NJ has an unusually high number of Wholesale Trade (1.22 times higher than expected), Finance & Insurance (1.22 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Camden County, NJ, by median earnings, are Utilities ($67,421), Public Administration ($65,707), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,412).

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 $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% 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
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

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%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Camden County, NJ

66.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

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 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 2020, universities in Camden County, NJ awarded 4,233 degrees. The student population of Camden County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 6,751 male students and 11,137 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Camden County, NJ are White (2,172 and 52.9%), followed by Black or African American (808 and 19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (629 and 15.3%), and Asian (259 and 6.31%).

The largest universities in Camden County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Camden (1,834 and 43.3%), Camden County College (1,441 and 34%), and Pennco Tech-Blackwood (256 and 6.05%).

The most popular majors in Camden County, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (521 and 12.3%), General Business Administration & Management (505 and 11.9%), and Registered Nursing (349 and 8.24%).

The median tuition cost in Camden County, NJ for a public four year colleges is $12,230 for in-state students and $28,466 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
132 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
283 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
208 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Camden County, NJ was General Health Services with 132 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rutgers University-Camden
1,834 degrees awarded
Camden County College
1,441 degrees awarded
Pennco Tech-Blackwood
256 degrees awarded

$12,230

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Camden County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-Camden with 1,834 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,611

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,622

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,611 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Camden County, NJ, which is 0.614 times less than the 2,622 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Camden County, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,172 degrees awarded
Black or African American
808 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
629 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Camden County, NJ was White students. These 2,172 degrees mean that there were 2.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 808 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Camden County, NJ was $206,500 in 2019, which is 0.859 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $198,600 to $206,500, a 3.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden County, NJ is 67.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Camden County, NJ have an average commute time of 28.6 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.

Housing

Property Value

$206,500

2019 Median

± $4,925

$198,600

2018 Median

± $5,172

In 2019, the median property value in Camden County, NJ grew to to $206,500 from the previous year's value of $198,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Camden County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Camden County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$73,672

Median Household Income

± $2,694

188k

Number of Households

± 7,539

In 2019, the median household income of the 188k households in Camden County, NJ grew to $73,672 from the previous year's value of $67,523.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Camden County, NJ 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.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

2019 Homeownership

66.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.6% of the housing units in Camden County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Camden County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden County, NJ have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.91% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Public Transit (6.49%)

In 2019, 76.7% of workers in Camden County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.49%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.6% of the population of Camden County, NJ has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 0.853% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see 971 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (971 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1217 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

971 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Camden County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Camden County, NJ see an average of 971 patients per year. This represents a 0% change 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.41%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

10%

Non-Group

0.853%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden County, NJ declined by 10.2% from 7.13% to 6.41%.

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.