Camden, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Camden, New Jersey Info Snack

Population
73,742
Unemployment
13.9%
Poverty
33.6%
Median Home
$82,500
Median Income
$28,623
Median Rent
$938

Camden SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
10
Education
3
Commute
6

Camden, NJ Cost Of Living

94
Camden's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Camden New Jersey National Average
Overall 94 121 100
Services 106 107 100
Groceries 118 107 100
Health 102 100 100
Housing 59 160 100
Transportation 116 106 100
Utilities 109 98 100

Camden, NJ Photos

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Rankings for Camden in New Jersey

Map Of Camden, NJ

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Population over time in Camden

Year Population % Change
2020 73,742 -1.2%
2019 74,608 -1.2%
2018 75,550 -0.6%
2017 76,005 -1.2%
2016 76,904 -0.5%
2015 77,294 -0.1%
2014 77,356 -0.3%
2013 77,606 -0.2%
2012 77,739 -0.4%
2011 78,047 -

Race / Ethnicity in Camden

White
5.9% (4,317)
African American
39.5% (29,146)
American Indian
0.1% (102)
Asian
1.9% (1,406)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.3% (252)
Two Or More
1.7% (1,263)
Hispanic
50.5% (37,238)
Race Camden NJ USA
White 5.9% 54.7% 60.1%
African American 39.5% 12.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.9% 9.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.5% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.7% 2.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 50.5% 20.4% 18.2%

Gender in Camden

Female
52.6% (38,818)
Male
47.4% (34,924)
Gender Camden NJ USA
Female 52.6% 51.1% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 48.9% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Camden for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
14.0% (10,323)
9-12th Grade
18.0% (13,273)
High School / GED
35.0% (25,809)
Some College
17.0% (12,536)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (4,424)
Bachelor's Degree
7.0% (5,161)
Master's Degree
3.0% (2,212)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Camden NJ USA
< 9th Grade 14.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 18.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 35.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 7.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Camden, New Jersey

Less than $10,000
17.6% (1,300,083)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.0% (733,908)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.4% (1,208,090)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.2% (976,223)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (1,000,890)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.3% (905,124)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.0% (516,841)
$100,000 to $149,999
6.0% (439,648)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.3% (168,024)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (125,365)
Income Camden NJ USA
Less than $10,000 17.6% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.0% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.4% 6.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.2% 6.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.3% 14.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.0% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.0% 17.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 10.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 14.8% 8.3%

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