Gloucester County, New Jersey Demographics 2026
Gloucester County, New Jersey has a population of 304,504, the 14th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $102,807 and the median home value is $283,500. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Gloucester County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 60
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Gloucester County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro borough | 23,375 | $80,388 | 16.4% | $276,900 |
| Harrison town | 19,599 | $82,290 | 13.9% | $450,800 |
| Woodbury city | 9,992 | $74,769 | 13.9% | $207,900 |
| Clayton borough | 8,867 | $89,375 | 7.0% | $244,800 |
| Pitman borough | 8,834 | $96,199 | 4.6% | $258,400 |
| Paulsboro borough | 6,213 | $68,750 | 12.7% | $169,400 |
| Westville borough | 4,285 | $78,333 | 17.0% | $183,500 |
| Woodbury Heights borough | 3,116 | $130,101 | 5.2% | $260,000 |
| National Park borough | 3,043 | $81,507 | 7.7% | $207,400 |
| Swedesboro borough | 2,720 | $91,000 | 6.8% | $247,500 |
| Wenonah borough | 2,248 | $130,473 | 2.1% | $341,300 |
| Newfield borough | 1,811 | $105,000 | 3.9% | $238,600 |
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Population Overview
Gloucester County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 304,504. It is the 14th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gloucester County is 40.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gloucester County is $102,807. This is 2% higher than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $283,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $427,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Gloucester County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Gloucester County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 21.9%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.8%.
Education
35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 94.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gloucester County, New Jersey?
Gloucester County has a population of 304,504, making it the 14th most populous county in New Jersey.
What is the median income in Gloucester County?
The median household income in Gloucester County is $102,807 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.
How many cities are in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
Gloucester County contains 12 Census-designated places.