Camden, NJ cityscape

08103

Camden, NJ

Total Population
12,682
Median Household Income
$34,434
Median Home Value
$89,100
Median Rent
$1,119

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$34,434
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$89,100
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,119
100% above state median
Median Age
36.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Camden, NJ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 18.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.6% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$34,434
-54.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-31,562,852
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.68 people

Total Households
4,179
Family Households
15.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
29.3%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.8%
Total Employed Residents:2,219

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.3%
118 workers
Public Transit
17.5%
618 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,538
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (17.5% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
81.7%
3,943 employed
Labor Force
4,826
883 unemployed
Median Age
36.5 years
Per Capita Income
$17,050
Poverty Rate
27.6%

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