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Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County, New Jersey. Salem County had 66,280 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 23 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 8 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 34033.
Salem 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
66,280
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,837 · ACS 2020-2024: 65,275
Median household income
$79,960
±$3,982 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$239,500
±$7,170 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,253
±$51 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Salem County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 64,837 residents in Salem County. The Census Bureau estimates 66,280 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 65,275 over 332 square miles of land.
| Measure | Salem County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 65,275 | 9,343,809 | +2,285 |
| Households | 24,846±391 | 3,507,701 | +913 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.04 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,732±62 | 3,791,354 | no clear change |
Salem County's population since 2000
From 64,285 in 2000 to 66,280 in 2025: up 3.1%. 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 Salem County?
Salem County holds 23 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Pennsville Township with 12,923 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pennsville Township | 12,684 | $75,097 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsville | 12,043 | $76,032 |
| Pittsgrove Township | 8,777 | $92,917 |
| Carneys Point Township | 8,637 | $79,245 |
| Carneys Point | 7,841 | $77,273 |
| Salem | 5,296 | $38,721 |
| Penns Grove | 4,837 | $45,781 |
| Pilesgrove Township | 4,183 | $158,281 |
| Woodstown | 3,678 | $98,828 |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township | 3,432 | $85,521 |
| Alloway Township | 3,283 | $105,156 |
| Quinton Township | 2,580 | $86,563 |
| Oldmans Township | 1,910 | $112,917 |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | 1,717 | $80,000 |
| Mannington Township | 1,475 | $109,271 |
| Elmer | 1,347 | $95,357 |
| OlivetGEOID 3454960 | 1,297 | $128,849 |
| AllowayGEOID 3400850 | 1,296 | $140,962 |
| AuburnGEOID 3402170 | 1,057 | $222,212 |
| Elsinboro Township | 1,001 | $90,385 |
| Pedricktown | 487 | $90,417 |
| QuintonGEOID 3461440 | 470 | $90,625 |
| Hancocks BridgeGEOID 3429520 | 155 | $80,625 |
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 Salem County?
The median resident of Salem County is 41.9 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.2%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Salem County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9±0.4 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3% | 22.5% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.2%±0.4 pts | 50.9% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±0.5 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±1.0 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±1.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.5%±1.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±1.3 pts | 43.6% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.4 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 Salem County earn?
Half of Salem County's 24,846 households earn less than $79,960 a year (±$3,982), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $82,262 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Salem County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,960±$3,982 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,600±$3,315 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,283±$1,152 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±1.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0%±4.1 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9%±1.5 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 Salem County?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Salem County's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,500 by its owner (±$7,170). The median renter pays $1,253 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Salem County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,500±$7,170 | $454,400 | +$12,314 |
| Median gross rent | $1,253±$51 | $1,720 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9%±4.5 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,074±$66 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 27,732±62 | 3,791,354 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4%±1.8 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.8%±1.9 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 Salem County building?
Builders took permits for 77 new housing units across Salem County in 2025 (77 single-family), 1.2 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 Salem County get to work?
80.2% of Salem County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Salem County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±1.4 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4%±1.2 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±1.7 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±1.1 pts | 16.8% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min±1.0 | 30.5 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 are Salem County's census tracts?
Salem County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,709 (Tract 219) to $158,281 (Tract 207).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Salem County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 21 |
| Median household income | 19th of 21 |
| Median home value | 20th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 21 |
| Median age | 9th 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
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 Salem County 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' school search.