Camden

County:: Camden County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 8.919
State:: New Jersey

Camden is a city located in Camden County, New Jersey. Camden has a 2025 population of 70,674. Camden is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 71,738 in 2020.

The average household income in Camden is $56,494 with a poverty rate of 28.46%. The median age in Camden is 33.4 years: 33.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Camden includes 41.35% Black or African American, 36.56% other race, 8.89% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

White

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	29,552	41.35%
Other race	26,127	36.56%
Two or more races	7,538	10.55%
White	6,355	8.89%
Asian	1,278	1.79%
Native American	527	0.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	94	0.13%

Camden Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Camden's average per capita income is $32,600. Household income levels show a median of $40,450. The poverty rate stands at 28.46%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$75,407	-
Families	$47,739	$62,025
Households	$40,450	$56,494
Non Families	$24,289	$36,904

$32,600

Average Income

$40,450

Median Household Income

28.46%

Poverty Rate