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Camden County, New Jersey
Camden County, New Jersey. Camden County had 535,799 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 52 places (28 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 16 census-designated) and 129 census tracts. GEOID 34007.
Camden County is one of the 11 counties of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
535,799
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 523,485 · ACS 2020-2024: 527,257
Median household income
$88,755
±$1,883 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$287,100
±$3,681 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,402
±$20 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Camden County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 523,485 residents in Camden County. The Census Bureau estimates 535,799 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 527,257 over 221 square miles of land.
| Measure | Camden County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 527,257 | 9,343,809 | +20,519 |
| Households | 202,540±891 | 3,507,701 | +15,157 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 213,774±143 | 3,791,354 | +7,696 |
Camden County's population since 2000
From 508,932 in 2000 to 535,799 in 2025: up 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Camden County?
Camden County holds 52 places: 28 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 16 census-designated places. The largest is Cherry Hill Township with 79,965 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cherry Hill Township | 74,553 | $121,502 |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 71,791 | $40,546 |
| Gloucester Township | 66,034 | $101,119 |
| Sicklerville | 45,084 | $105,602 |
| Winslow Township | 39,907 | $99,093 |
| Pennsauken Township | 37,074 | $87,680 |
| Voorhees Township | 31,069 | $105,473 |
| Lindenwold | 21,641 | $55,954 |
| Haddon Township | 15,407 | $115,298 |
| Springdale | 14,811 | $164,796 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,805 | $103,708 |
| Collingswood | 14,186 | $90,184 |
| Westmont | 13,726 | $115,317 |
| Haddonfield | 12,550 | $200,400 |
| Greentree | 12,012 | $145,823 |
| Echelon | 11,896 | $82,932 |
| Bellmawr | 11,707 | $76,654 |
| Gloucester City | 11,484 | $64,938 |
| Pine Hill | 10,743 | $72,588 |
| Waterford Township | 10,421 | $111,791 |
| Atco | 9,058 | $105,847 |
| Audubon | 8,707 | $115,789 |
| Ashland | 8,513 | $118,500 |
| Runnemede | 8,324 | $91,302 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,495 | $133,125 |
| Berlin | 7,489 | $102,855 |
| Barrington | 7,075 | $87,290 |
| Stratford | 6,981 | $98,427 |
| Kingston Estates | 6,322 | $108,024 |
| Berlin Township | 5,867 | $75,238 |
| Somerdale | 5,566 | $85,625 |
| Clementon | 5,338 | $62,979 |
| Glendora | 4,784 | $98,053 |
| Golden Triangle | 4,769 | $103,558 |
| Barclay | 4,656 | $163,365 |
| Mount Ephraim | 4,651 | $79,804 |
| Blackwood | 4,622 | $90,061 |
| Ellisburg | 4,601 | $90,417 |
| Magnolia | 4,352 | $100,511 |
| Oaklyn | 3,930 | $84,394 |
| Merchantville | 3,820 | $90,706 |
| Lawnside | 2,955 | $71,607 |
| Woodlynne | 2,902 | $74,808 |
| West Berlin | 2,686 | $99,674 |
| Gibbsboro | 2,189 | $100,313 |
| Laurel Springs | 1,978 | $118,750 |
| Brooklawn | 1,815 | $59,063 |
| Chesilhurst | 1,536 | $91,683 |
| Audubon Park | 991 | $56,619 |
| Hi-Nella | 927 | $72,500 |
| GrenlochGEOID 3428380 | 863 | $148,068 |
| TavistockGEOID 3472240 | 9 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Camden County?
The median resident of Camden County is 38.8 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.2%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Camden County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8±0.2 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.2% | 22.5% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.5%±0.2 pts | 50.9% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.8%±0.3 pts | 12.2% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±0.1 pts | 10.0% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3%±0.5 pts | 23.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.8%±0.7 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±0.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±0.4 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±0.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.3%±0.8 pts | 43.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Camden County's 202,540 households earn less than $88,755 a year (±$1,883), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $86,704 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camden County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,755±$1,883 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,844±$1,719 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,500±$634 | $54,253 | +$1,247 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.4%±0.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.4%±1.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±0.5 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 64.7% of Camden County's occupied homes and renters 35.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $287,100 by its owner (±$3,681). The median renter pays $1,402 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camden County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $287,100±$3,681 | $454,400 | +$43,669 |
| Median gross rent | $1,402±$20 | $1,720 | +$74 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0%±2.0 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,225±$24 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.7%±0.9 pts | 63.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Housing units | 213,774±143 | 3,791,354 | +7,696 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.6%±0.8 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±0.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 820 new housing units across Camden County in 2025 (408 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Camden County get to work?
67.6% of Camden County's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Camden County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±0.5 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±0.5 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6%±0.8 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 16.8% | +11.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min±0.4 | 30.5 min | −1.5 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 are Camden County's census tracts?
Camden County is divided into 129 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,451 (Tract 6008) to $250,000 or more (Tract 6064).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Camden County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 21 |
| Median household income | 16th of 21 |
| Median home value | 19th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 21 |
| Median age | 17th of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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