Population 68,759 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Camden
Household size in Camden
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.01 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Camden are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has edged down from 3.03 in 2006–10, 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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.2, Camden is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 11 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a third of households in Camden (34.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Camden has the highest share of single-parent households of any New Jersey city with 5,000+ people.
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
Renters in Camden
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.3% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Camden: 66.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of renters.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Camden is close to the national rate: 10.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Camden is a place of older homes: half were built before 1954, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $832 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $914 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $957 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,248 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Camden runs $1,248 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $416 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the north.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Camden
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Camden: 11.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 67.9% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Camden never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Camden | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Camden runs well above the national rate: 14.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden | 2.97 | 33.2 | 34.2% | 66.1% | 10.2% | 1954 | $1,248 | 11.2% | 69.4% | 14.3% |
| Woodlynne | 3.46 | 30.1 | 36.4% | 42.1% | 18.7% | 1939 | $1,582 | 20.5% | 81.6% | 11.7% |
| Oaklyn | 2.26 | 38.5 | 9.7% | 45.0% | 7.9% | 1948 | $1,418 | 44.3% | 92.4% | 6.1% |
| Collingswood | 2.27 | 40.2 | 5.5% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 1944 | $1,667 | 60.2% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| Pennsauken | 2.92 | 37.6 | 15.9% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,416 | 24.7% | 80.1% | 7.0% |
| Merchantville | 2.89 | 38.9 | 18.1% | 31.8% | 6.7% | 1959 | $1,266 | 27.0% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Audubon Park | 1.84 | 53.8 | 6.8% | 89.0% | 1.8% | 1946 | $979 | 13.1% | 93.5% | 8.7% |
| Gloucester City | 2.94 | 33.6 | 24.1% | 43.8% | 10.1% | 1945 | $1,615 | 20.3% | 87.5% | 5.1% |
| Golden Triangle | 2.37 | 45.8 | 7.7% | 35.8% | 4.7% | 1984 | $2,482 | 46.8% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| Audubon | 2.60 | 40.1 | 10.6% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1940 | $1,261 | 47.7% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| Mount Ephraim | 2.45 | 38.6 | 9.4% | 29.2% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,649 | 27.1% | 95.1% | 4.5% |
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. 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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