Camden, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

72,381

1.85% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.4

0.621% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

33.6%

0.0808% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$30,247

5.67% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$85,800

4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,274

3.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Camden, NJ had a population of 72.4k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $30,247. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Camden, NJ declined from 73,742 to 72,381, a −1.85% decrease and its median household income grew from $28,623 to $30,247, a 5.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Camden, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.3%), Other (Hispanic) (31%), White (Hispanic) (11.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.13%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (4.15%).

None of the households in Camden, 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.

91.4% of the residents in Camden, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Camden, NJ are Rutgers University-Camden (1,995 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Camden, NJ was $85,800, and the homeownership rate was 38.5%.

Most people in Camden, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Camden, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Camden, NJ is home to a population of 72.4k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.1% of Camden, NJ residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2021, there were 1.27 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.5k people) in Camden, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.4k Other (Hispanic) and 8.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.4%

2021 Citizenship

91.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.4% of Camden, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Camden, NJ was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Camden, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.5k ± 1.37k
Other (Hispanic)
22.4k ± 1.72k
White (Hispanic)
8.38k ± 1.17k

52.8%

Hispanic Population

38.2k people

52.8% of the people in Camden, NJ are hispanic (38.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

16.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

15.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 16.1% of Camden, NJ residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Camden, NJ was 15.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
672 ± 179
Gulf War (2001-)
358 ± 152
Gulf War (1990s)
289 ± 176

Camden, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Camden, NJ employs 25.3k people. The largest industries in Camden, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,747 people), Retail Trade (3,764 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,576 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($94,375), Public Administration ($62,052), and Finance & Insurance ($53,333).

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

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,506

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Camden, NJ declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 26.1k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Camden, NJ, are Material Moving Occupations (3,550 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,738 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2,011 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Camden, 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

25.3k

2021 Value

± 1,506

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 8.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Camden, NJ declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 26.1k employees to 25.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Camden, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,747 people), Retail Trade (3,764 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (2,576 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Camden, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Camden, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,243

Median earning men ± $2,470

$25,236

Median earning women ± $1,590

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,910), and Information ($45,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,263), Information ($47,134), and Wholesale Trade ($31,779).

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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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 New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

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

Voting results are not available for Camden, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey 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, NJ awarded 1,995 degrees. The student population of Camden, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,601 male students and 3,968 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Camden, NJ are White (1,039 and 54.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (287 and 15%), Black or African American (286 and 14.9%), and Asian (194 and 10.1%).

The largest universities in Camden, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Camden (1,995 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Camden, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (361 and 18.1%), Registered Nursing (302 and 15.1%), and Law (153 and 7.67%).

The median tuition cost in Camden, 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, 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 6,569 (39.6% men and 60.4% 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 6,569 students enrolled in Camden, NJ, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,906 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% 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, 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, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rutgers University-Camden

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,995 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, 765 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Camden, NJ, which is 0.622 times less than the 1,230 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 1,039 degrees mean that there were 3.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 287 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, 4-year or above ($1,350) 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

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

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, NJ was $85,800 in 2021, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $82,500 to $85,800, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Camden, NJ is 38.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Camden, NJ have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Camden, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Camden, NJ is $30,247. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Camden, NJ was Census Tract 6018 with a value of $48,715, followed by Census Tract 6011.02 and Census Tract 6010, with respective values of $47,560 and $44,885.

Housing

Property

$85,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,176

$9,631

Median Property Taxes

±$819

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, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

38.5%

Homeownership

2021

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 38.5% of the housing units in Camden, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Camden, 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 6018
Census Tract 6011.02
Census Tract 6010

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Camden, NJ was Census Tract 6018 with a value of $48,715, followed by Census Tract 6011.02 and Census Tract 6010, with respective values of $47,560 and $44,885.

The following map shows all of the places in Camden, 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.

$30,247

Median Household Income

± $2,740

25k

Number of Households

± 1,472

In 2021, the median household income of the 25k households in Camden, NJ grew to $30,247 from the previous year's value of $28,623.

The following chart displays the households in Camden, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Camden, 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 (58%)
Carpooled (16.8%)
Public Transit (11.5%)

In 2021, 58% of workers in Camden, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.5%).

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

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Camden, NJ have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.77% of the workforce in Camden, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Camden, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Camden, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Camden, NJ (23.6k out of 70.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Health

89% of the population of Camden, NJ has health coverage, with 21% on employee plans, 52.3% on Medicaid, 7.58% on Medicare, 7.86% on non-group plans, and 0.294% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 31.1% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11%

Uninsured

21%

Employer Coverage

52.3%

Medicaid

7.58%

Medicare

7.86%

Non-Group

0.294%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Camden, NJ declined by 3.13% from 11.4% to 11%.

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