City · New Jersey
Camden, New Jersey
Camden, city, in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden had 71,430 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 71,791 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 71,496 (±93). GEOID 3410000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
71,430
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 71,791 · ACS 2020-2024: 71,496 ±93
Median household income
$40,546
±$3,333 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$112,000
±$7,655 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,226
±$49 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Camden and what county is it in?
Camden is a city in Camden County, New Jersey. It covers 8.9 square miles of land, 8,049 residents per square mile in 2020.
Camden is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Camden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 71,430 people lived in Camden on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 71,791 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 71,496 (±93).
| Measure | Camden | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 71,496 ±93 | 527,257 | −2,506 |
| Households | 24,443 ±755 | 202,540 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82 ±0.09 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,292 ±782 | 213,774 | −2,121 |
Camden's population since 2000
From 79,904 in 2000 to 71,430 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Camden as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Camden?
The median resident of Camden is 33.3 years old; 27.5% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 53.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.3%. 18.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Camden | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±1.2 | 38.8 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 27.5% ±1.2 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±0.8 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±1.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 53.5% ±2.0 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.7 pts | 52.5% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±2.5 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.9% ±2.2 pts | 12.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.0% ±2.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±1.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.7% ±2.0 pts | 6.4% | +3.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 69.2% ±2.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.1% ±1.4 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Camden earn?
Half of Camden's 24,443 households earn less than $40,546 a year (±$3,333), against $88,755 in Camden County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,247 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,299 after inflation. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camden | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,546 ±$3,333 | $88,755 | +$7,299 |
| Mean household income | $58,428 ±$3,209 | $116,844 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,566 ±$975 | $45,500 | +$2,104 |
| People below the poverty line | 30.2% ±2.9 pts | 12.4% | −6.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.9% ±4.4 pts | 17.4% | −8.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 44.7% ±3.4 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±1.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±1.9 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Camden?
Owners occupy 34.4% of Camden's occupied homes and renters 65.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 by its owner (±$7,655). The median renter pays $1,226 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camden | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000 ±$7,655 | $287,100 | +$8,622 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 ±$49 | $1,402 | +$91 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±3.9 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,248 ±$63 | $2,225 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 34.4% ±3.0 pts | 64.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 65.6% ±3.0 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 27,292 ±782 | 213,774 | −2,121 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 12.2% ±1.6 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.6% ±2.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 30.8% ±2.9 pts | 10.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Camden building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Camden in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Camden work and get to work?
54.6% of Camden's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.5%.
| Measure | Camden | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±2.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.5% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 54.6% ±2.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.3% ±2.3 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.1% ±2.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±1.1 pts | 15.5% | +4.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.8 min ±1.4 | 27.4 min | −2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Camden?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Camden (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $19,451 (Tract 6008) to $56,322 (Tract 6010).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6020Camden County | 6,276 | $47,838 |
| Tract 6012Camden County | 5,985 | $45,255 |
| Tract 6015Camden County | 5,696 | $44,519 |
| Tract 6010Camden County | 5,405 | $56,322 |
| Tract 6013Camden County | 5,123 | $44,321 |
| Tract 6104Camden County | 4,924 | $46,522 |
| Tract 6011.02Camden County | 4,908 | $49,393 |
| Tract 6008Camden County | 4,739 | $19,451 |
| Tract 6014Camden County | 4,292 | $42,230 |
| Tract 6009Camden County | 3,823 | $32,217 |
| Tract 6017Camden County | 3,273 | $26,474 |
| Tract 6011.01Camden County | 3,239 | $46,731 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Camden) · Census block assignment files
How does Camden compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Camden is the 546th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Camden ranks 766th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 493rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 60th | 787 |
| Median household income | 766th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 772nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 773rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 649th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 10th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 774th | 780 |
| Median age | 756th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 751st | 777 |
| Work from home | 682nd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 705th | 787 |
Camden's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Camden with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Camden?
4 of the 57 figures for Camden on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Camden are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Camden.