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Camden County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Camden County, New Jersey has a population of 524,042, the 8th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $86,384 and the median home value is $262,200. The poverty rate is 12.2%.

Camden County Quick Facts

Population 524,042
Median Household Income $86,384
Median Home Value $262,200
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Median Age 38.8 years
Homeownership Rate 65.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.3%
High School Graduation 89.8%
Cities/Places 28
Population 524,042 8th of 21
Median Income $86,384 15% lower state
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Unemployment 6.9%

Economy & Housing

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

64out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Camden County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Camden city71,471$40,45028.5%$100,400
Lindenwold borough21,534$55,09924.3%$168,300
Collingswood borough14,163$83,91710.8%$346,300
Haddonfield borough12,502$190,8822.6%$708,800
Bellmawr borough11,678$74,8129.6%$216,500
Gloucester City city11,465$70,94213.2%$180,100
Pine Hill borough10,762$68,72515.4%$182,200
Audubon borough8,699$116,9002.2%$288,500
Runnemede borough8,310$100,3669.6%$217,500
Berlin borough7,503$101,0085.9%$310,000
Haddon Heights borough7,488$126,0552.4%$354,700
Barrington borough7,047$84,3346.1%$244,400
Stratford borough6,965$100,73510.2%$238,200
Somerdale borough5,535$79,10115.5%$221,600
Clementon borough5,351$69,53612.1%$197,200
Mount Ephraim borough4,648$95,1378.9%$223,800
Magnolia borough4,360$89,4895.3%$221,100
Oaklyn borough3,934$81,5147.0%$245,000
Merchantville borough3,815$91,60716.7%$316,300
Lawnside borough3,124$70,33819.6%$215,100
Woodlynne borough2,899$71,63515.9%$129,900
Gibbsboro borough2,337$99,8814.6%$278,200
Laurel Springs borough2,025$120,7955.2%$254,600
Brooklawn borough1,788$55,88210.8%$148,700
Chesilhurst borough1,340$89,90411.7%$215,100
Hi-Nella borough984$75,2273.8%$235,800
Audubon Park borough979$53,33313.1%$93,800
Tavistock borough12N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Camden County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 524,042. It is the 8th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 28 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 $86,384. This is 15% lower than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $262,200. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camden County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%.

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Camden County, New Jersey?

Camden County has a population of 524,042, 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 $86,384 with a poverty rate of 12.2%.

How many cities are in Camden County, New Jersey?

Camden County contains 28 Census-designated places.