Population 11,136 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gloucester City
Household size in Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Gloucester City are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.74 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Gloucester City is young: half of its residents are under 33.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has edged down from 34.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 12 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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in Gloucester City (24.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only eight of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Gloucester City
Renters in Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.3% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Gloucester City rent their homes (43.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 38.3% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 14.3 points since 2006–10, 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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Gloucester City is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.9%). Only 37 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Gloucester City is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have older homes.
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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,078 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,104 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,223 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,615 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$537 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gloucester City pays $1,615 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $537 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; 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 Gloucester City
Bachelor's degrees in Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gloucester City: 20.3% 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 8.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 14 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.5% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Gloucester City never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Gloucester City has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
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 Gloucester City
| Period | Gloucester City | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Gloucester City is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Gloucester City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City | 2.94 | 33.6 | 24.1% | 43.8% | 10.1% | 1945 | $1,615 | 20.3% | 87.5% | 5.1% |
| Brooklawn | 2.02 | 42.9 | 13.2% | 18.4% | 10.1% | 1938 | $1,439 | 13.7% | 82.9% | 4.5% |
| Mount Ephraim | 2.45 | 38.6 | 9.4% | 29.2% | 7.2% | 1959 | $1,649 | 27.1% | 95.1% | 4.5% |
| Audubon Park | 1.84 | 53.8 | 6.8% | 89.0% | 1.8% | 1946 | $979 | 13.1% | 93.5% | 8.7% |
| 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% |
| Bellmawr | 2.43 | 41.0 | 12.7% | 36.4% | 4.3% | 1960 | $1,243 | 23.4% | 89.1% | 4.3% |
| Audubon | 2.60 | 40.1 | 10.6% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1940 | $1,261 | 47.7% | 96.2% | 4.2% |
| Westville | 2.24 | 42.9 | 16.0% | 43.4% | 7.8% | 1966 | $1,325 | 20.4% | 91.5% | 8.2% |
| Haddon Heights | 2.37 | 42.5 | 7.0% | 22.1% | 4.7% | 1946 | $1,779 | 58.2% | 97.6% | 4.6% |
| Camden | 2.97 | 33.2 | 34.2% | 66.1% | 10.2% | 1954 | $1,248 | 11.2% | 69.4% | 14.3% |
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 Gloucester City. 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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