Borough · New Jersey
Collingswood, New Jersey
Collingswood, borough, in Camden County, New Jersey. Collingswood had 14,386 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,186 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,205 (±57). GEOID 3414260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,386
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,186 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,205 ±57
Median household income
$90,184
±$7,534 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$380,400
±$19,667 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,488
±$123 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Collingswood and what county is it in?
Collingswood is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 7,752 residents per square mile in 2020.
Collingswood 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 Collingswood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,386 people lived in Collingswood on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,186 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,205 (±57).
| Measure | Collingswood | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,205 ±57 | 527,257 | +293 |
| Households | 6,517 ±264 | 202,540 | +442 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.09 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,901 ±315 | 213,774 | no clear change |
Collingswood's population since 2000
From 14,326 in 2000 to 14,386 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Collingswood 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 Collingswood?
The median resident of Collingswood is 39.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.4%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Collingswood | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±1.4 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±1.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±2.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±1.9 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±2.2 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.3% ±3.7 pts | 52.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±2.8 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| 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% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8% ±1.9 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.6% ±2.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±2.3 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±1.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.9% ±4.2 pts | 36.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.1% ±3.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.6% ±3.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.2% ±2.0 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 Collingswood earn?
Half of Collingswood's 6,517 households earn less than $90,184 a year (±$7,534), against $88,755 in Camden County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $90,572 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Collingswood | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,184 ±$7,534 | $88,755 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,077 ±$9,335 | $116,844 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,608 ±$3,973 | $45,500 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5% ±2.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.5% ±3.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±2.8 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±3.4 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 Collingswood?
Owners occupy 57.0% of Collingswood's occupied homes and renters 43.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,400 by its owner (±$19,667). The median renter pays $1,488 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Collingswood | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,400 ±$19,667 | $287,100 | +$59,312 |
| Median gross rent | $1,488 ±$123 | $1,402 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±9.6 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,486 ±$154 | $2,225 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.0% ±4.0 pts | 64.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.0% ±4.0 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,901 ±315 | 213,774 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.2% ±4.3 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 48.9% ±4.8 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.5% ±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 Collingswood building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Collingswood in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 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 Collingswood work and get to work?
54.0% of Collingswood's workers drive alone and 22.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Collingswood | Camden County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.0% ±3.1 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±2.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 54.0% ±4.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±4.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 11.0% ±3.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.6% ±3.6 pts | 15.5% | +14.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min ±2.0 | 27.4 min | no clear change |
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 Collingswood?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Collingswood (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $62,333 (Tract 6116) to $119,583 (Tract 6044).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6043Camden County | 3,769 | $112,404 |
| Tract 6042Camden County | 3,391 | $93,636 |
| Tract 6044Camden County | 3,175 | $119,583 |
| Tract 6116Camden County | 4,080 | $62,333 |
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 Collingswood) · Census block assignment files
How does Collingswood compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Collingswood is the 2,479th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 75th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Collingswood ranks 580th 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 | 75th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 337th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 787 |
| Median household income | 580th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 350th | 785 |
| Median home value | 494th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 543rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 149th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 270th | 780 |
| Median age | 613th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 659th | 777 |
| Work from home | 204th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 593rd | 787 |
Collingswood's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Collingswood 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 Collingswood?
8 of the 57 figures for Collingswood 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 Collingswood 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 Collingswood.