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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

Population 304,504
Median Household Income $102,807
Median Home Value $283,500
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 79.4%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.8%
High School Graduation 94.0%
Cities/Places 12
Population 304,504 14th of 21
Median Income $102,807 2% higher state
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
66.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

41out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Gloucester County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Glassboro borough23,375$80,38816.4%$276,900
Harrison town19,599$82,29013.9%$450,800
Woodbury city9,992$74,76913.9%$207,900
Clayton borough8,867$89,3757.0%$244,800
Pitman borough8,834$96,1994.6%$258,400
Paulsboro borough6,213$68,75012.7%$169,400
Westville borough4,285$78,33317.0%$183,500
Woodbury Heights borough3,116$130,1015.2%$260,000
National Park borough3,043$81,5077.7%$207,400
Swedesboro borough2,720$91,0006.8%$247,500
Wenonah borough2,248$130,4732.1%$341,300
Newfield borough1,811$105,0003.9%$238,600

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.