Camden, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Camden's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
