Population 527,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden County
Household size in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Camden County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Philadelphia area, where it has 2.57 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.70, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in Camden County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Camden County: 14.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points, even as the national share fell. Camden County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Camden County
Renters in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Camden County rent their homes (35.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Camden County than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Philadelphia area. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Camden County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,023 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,133 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,230 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,573 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$550 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Camden County runs $1,573 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $550 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Camden County
Bachelor's degrees in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Camden County (35.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%). The share with a degree is up 8.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Camden County have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Camden County
| Period | Camden County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Camden County than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Camden County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 2.67 | 39.7 | 14.7% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $1,573 | 35.9% | 89.2% | 7.0% |
| Gloucester County | 2.75 | 40.5 | 11.1% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,601 | 37.9% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
| Burlington County | 2.67 | 42.4 | 9.7% | 23.9% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,826 | 43.2% | 94.3% | 5.4% |
| Delaware County | 2.67 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 30.4% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,576 | 42.4% | 93.4% | 6.8% |
| Chester County | 2.68 | 42.0 | 7.4% | 24.9% | 4.8% | 1983 | $1,842 | 57.9% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| Ocean County | 3.25 | 40.1 | 8.2% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 1985 | $1,854 | 34.8% | 92.9% | 5.5% |
| York County | 2.56 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,277 | 27.8% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| Adams County | 2.53 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 21.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,200 | 25.5% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 42.5 | 10.4% | 26.5% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,149 | 24.5% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 47.0 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 1976 | $821 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 2.9% |
| Fayette County | 2.23 | 45.6 | 10.2% | 27.6% | 11.6% | 1960 | $847 | 19.1% | 89.9% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Camden County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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