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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

Population 527,257
Median Household Income $88,755
Median Home Value $287,100
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Unemployment Rate 6.9%
Median Age 38.8 years
Homeownership Rate 64.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.3%
High School Graduation 89.9%
Cities/Places 44
Population 527,257 8th of 21
Median Income $88,755 14% lower than state
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Unemployment 6.9%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population524,042527,257+0.6%
Median household income$86,384$88,755+2.7%
Median home value$262,200$287,100+9.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%
$25K-$50K 14.7%
$50K-$100K 25.9%
$100K+ 45.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.3%
$10K-$15K
3.1%
$15K-$20K
2.9%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
3.0%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
2.7%
$40K-$45K
3.0%
$45K-$50K
2.6%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
8.2%
$75K-$100K
11.9%
$100K-$125K
11.4%
$125K-$150K
8.2%
$150K-$200K
11.2%
$200K+
14.2%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.3%|National: 5.2%
66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,402/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

65out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 66 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Camden County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Camden71,496$40,54630.2%$112,000
Sicklerville44,998$105,6028.5%$278,900
Lindenwold21,719$55,95421.1%$173,600
Springdale15,173$164,7967.5%$493,900
Cherry Hill Mall14,541$103,70810.8%$341,200
Collingswood14,205$90,1849.5%$380,400
Westmont14,195$115,3175.8%$422,200
Echelon13,284$82,93210.6%$328,600
Haddonfield12,595$200,4003.1%$755,300
Bellmawr11,737$76,6549.6%$239,400
Greentree11,537$145,8233.6%$438,400
Gloucester City11,509$64,93819.5%$190,700
Pine Hill10,802$72,58815.7%$204,600
Ashland9,320$118,5006.4%$336,200
Audubon8,730$115,7892.9%$307,400
Runnemede8,355$91,3028.0%$252,300
Atco8,164$105,8479.7%$275,000
Berlin7,539$102,8558.4%$336,300
Haddon Heights7,516$133,1252.5%$387,300
Barrington7,076$87,2907.4%$273,200
Stratford7,018$98,4279.8%$273,800
Kingston Estates6,668$108,0245.0%$339,600
Golden Triangle5,765$103,5588.0%$320,400
Somerdale5,581$85,62513.8%$224,600
Glendora5,431$98,05310.5%$249,900
Clementon5,410$62,97910.8%$223,500
Ellisburg4,829$90,41712.3%$330,900
Mount Ephraim4,669$79,80410.5%$236,700
Barclay4,607$163,3657.6%$466,200
Blackwood4,443$90,06111.4%$235,500
Magnolia4,354$100,5116.9%$238,800
Oaklyn3,947$84,3948.9%$279,000
Merchantville3,905$90,70616.7%$331,000
Lawnside3,200$71,60720.4%$240,700
Woodlynne2,920$74,80819.4%$142,000
Gibbsboro2,435$100,3134.7%$308,400
West Berlin2,285$99,6741.1%$236,800
Laurel Springs2,044$118,7504.3%$279,400
Brooklawn1,780$59,0639.3%$159,200
Chesilhurst1,409$91,68310.4%$225,300
Audubon Park1,001$56,61912.4%$112,500
Hi-Nella855$72,5005.5%$262,000
Grenloch666$148,0689.6%$238,000
Tavistock4N/A0.0%N/A

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.