Population 306,954 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gloucester County
Household size in Gloucester County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Gloucester County average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.80 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Gloucester County are younger than 40.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Gloucester County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 County
Renters in Gloucester County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Gloucester County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Gloucester County: 6.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, as it has 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 Gloucester County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Gloucester County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1968. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing. Only one other New Jersey county has newer 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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,063 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,124 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,336 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,601 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$538 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gloucester County pays $1,601 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $538 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Gloucester County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.9% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Gloucester County (37.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (42.3%). The share with a degree is up 9.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gloucester County is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Gloucester County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gloucester County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Gloucester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | 2.75 | 40.5 | 11.1% | 19.9% | 6.1% | 1980 | $1,601 | 37.9% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
| Camden County | 2.67 | 39.7 | 14.7% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $1,573 | 35.9% | 89.2% | 7.0% |
| Salem County | 2.60 | 42.0 | 12.2% | 29.0% | 10.7% | 1963 | $1,279 | 25.0% | 90.1% | 7.8% |
| New Castle County | 2.61 | 41.0 | 13.1% | 31.0% | 6.1% | 1976 | $1,596 | 39.9% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| Cecil County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 11.4% | 24.7% | 8.4% | 1986 | $1,403 | 27.8% | 91.7% | 5.9% |
| 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% |
| Washington County | 2.55 | 41.2 | 13.5% | 33.2% | 7.6% | 1976 | $1,207 | 24.3% | 88.6% | 4.4% |
| Allegany County | 2.28 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 29.3% | 15.9% | 1959 | $810 | 21.2% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
| Monongalia County | 2.37 | 35.4 | 8.1% | 42.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,034 | 50.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Greene County | 2.20 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 1961 | $823 | 21.9% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
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 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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