Camden County, New Jersey Demographics 2026
Camden County, New Jersey has a population of 527,257, the 8th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $88,755 and the median home value is $287,100. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Camden County Quick Facts
How Camden County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 524,042 | 527,257 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $86,384 | $88,755 | +2.7% |
| Median home value | $262,200 | $287,100 | +9.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 66 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Camden County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 71,496 | $40,546 | 30.2% | $112,000 |
| Sicklerville | 44,998 | $105,602 | 8.5% | $278,900 |
| Lindenwold | 21,719 | $55,954 | 21.1% | $173,600 |
| Springdale | 15,173 | $164,796 | 7.5% | $493,900 |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,541 | $103,708 | 10.8% | $341,200 |
| Collingswood | 14,205 | $90,184 | 9.5% | $380,400 |
| Westmont | 14,195 | $115,317 | 5.8% | $422,200 |
| Echelon | 13,284 | $82,932 | 10.6% | $328,600 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | 3.1% | $755,300 |
| Bellmawr | 11,737 | $76,654 | 9.6% | $239,400 |
| Greentree | 11,537 | $145,823 | 3.6% | $438,400 |
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | 19.5% | $190,700 |
| Pine Hill | 10,802 | $72,588 | 15.7% | $204,600 |
| Ashland | 9,320 | $118,500 | 6.4% | $336,200 |
| Audubon | 8,730 | $115,789 | 2.9% | $307,400 |
| Runnemede | 8,355 | $91,302 | 8.0% | $252,300 |
| Atco | 8,164 | $105,847 | 9.7% | $275,000 |
| Berlin | 7,539 | $102,855 | 8.4% | $336,300 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,516 | $133,125 | 2.5% | $387,300 |
| Barrington | 7,076 | $87,290 | 7.4% | $273,200 |
| Stratford | 7,018 | $98,427 | 9.8% | $273,800 |
| Kingston Estates | 6,668 | $108,024 | 5.0% | $339,600 |
| Golden Triangle | 5,765 | $103,558 | 8.0% | $320,400 |
| Somerdale | 5,581 | $85,625 | 13.8% | $224,600 |
| Glendora | 5,431 | $98,053 | 10.5% | $249,900 |
| Clementon | 5,410 | $62,979 | 10.8% | $223,500 |
| Ellisburg | 4,829 | $90,417 | 12.3% | $330,900 |
| Mount Ephraim | 4,669 | $79,804 | 10.5% | $236,700 |
| Barclay | 4,607 | $163,365 | 7.6% | $466,200 |
| Blackwood | 4,443 | $90,061 | 11.4% | $235,500 |
| Magnolia | 4,354 | $100,511 | 6.9% | $238,800 |
| Oaklyn | 3,947 | $84,394 | 8.9% | $279,000 |
| Merchantville | 3,905 | $90,706 | 16.7% | $331,000 |
| Lawnside | 3,200 | $71,607 | 20.4% | $240,700 |
| Woodlynne | 2,920 | $74,808 | 19.4% | $142,000 |
| Gibbsboro | 2,435 | $100,313 | 4.7% | $308,400 |
| West Berlin | 2,285 | $99,674 | 1.1% | $236,800 |
| Laurel Springs | 2,044 | $118,750 | 4.3% | $279,400 |
| Brooklawn | 1,780 | $59,063 | 9.3% | $159,200 |
| Chesilhurst | 1,409 | $91,683 | 10.4% | $225,300 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | 12.4% | $112,500 |
| Hi-Nella | 855 | $72,500 | 5.5% | $262,000 |
| Grenloch | 666 | $148,068 | 9.6% | $238,000 |
| Tavistock | 4 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Camden County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 527,257. It is the 8th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 44 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Camden County is 38.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Camden County is $88,755. This is 14% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $287,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $454,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Camden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.2%.
Education
36.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Camden County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Jersey and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Camden County, New Jersey?
Camden County has a population of 527,257, making it the 8th most populous county in New Jersey.
What is the median income in Camden County?
The median household income in Camden County is $88,755 with a poverty rate of 12.4%.
How many cities are in Camden County, New Jersey?
Camden County contains 44 Census-designated places.