Camden city is located in Camden County New Jersey. Camden city has a 2024 population of 71,377. Camden city is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually but its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 71,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Camden city is $56,494 with a poverty rate of 28.46%. The median age in Camden city is 33.4 years: 33.1 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Camden city was:
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% |
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,697 | 2.79 | 36 | 64 |
| Female | 9,002 | 3.71 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Non Family | 8,822 | 1.21 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Married | 4,510 | 3.73 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 2,363 | 3.4 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
36.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,657 | 15.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2,403 | 5.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,525 | 5.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,654 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 15,610 | 35.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,232 | 14.28% |
| Some College | 8,575 | 19.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,529 | 12,670 | 1,135 |
| Black | 18,697 | 15,318 | 2,168 |
| Other Race | 15,328 | 8,257 | 696 |
| 2+ Races | 4,194 | 3,226 | 289 |
| White | 1,990 | 1,684 | 538 |
| Asian | 972 | 623 | 356 |
| Native American | 267 | 180 | 0 |
| Islander | 45 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,098 | $56,836 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,761 | $69,219 | $45,703 |
| High School Graduate | $31,908 | $36,902 | $25,194 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,334 | $32,935 | $23,470 |
| Overall | $32,600 | $37,395 | $29,849 |
| Some College | $31,408 | $36,743 | $29,772 |
$32,600
Average Earnings
$37,395
Average Male
$29,849
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.44% of Camden city residents speak only English, while 45.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38,521 | 12,019 | 31.2% |
| Other | 26,060 | 8,039 | 30.85% |
| Black | 28,335 | 7,233 | 25.53% |
| Multiple | 7,429 | 2,356 | 31.71% |
| White | 1,890 | 643 | 34.02% |
| Native | 527 | 384 | 72.87% |
| Asian | 1,202 | 149 | 12.4% |
28.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.3%
Male Poverty Rate
31.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Camden city is Native, with 72.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Camden city is Asian, with 12.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 22.92% |
| Some College | 21.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.14% |
| Female Employed | 14.38% |
| Male Employed | 9.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,739 | $62,025 |
| Households | $40,450 | $56,494 |
| Married Families | $75,407 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,289 | $36,904 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.6%
Male Marriage Rate
18.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,650
Number of Veterans
1,375
Male Veterans
275
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 508 |
| Vietnam | 466 |
| Second Gulf War | 297 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 523 |
| 55 to 64 | 439 |
| 75+ | 308 |
| 65 to 74 | 293 |
| 18 to 34 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,037 | 4.79% |
| Hispanic | 350 | 1.33% |
| White | 237 | 4.8% |
| Other Race | 168 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 58 | 5.53% |
| Native American | 15 | 5.3% |
| Islander | 1 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
14.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.46%
Born in Camden city
81.27%
Native Born
18.73%
Foreign Born
10.89%
Non Citizen
7.84%
Naturalized
81.27% of Camden city residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in New Jersey. 10.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 72,762 | 277 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 72,485 | 277 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 72,208 | 277 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 71,931 | 277 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 71,654 | 277 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 71,377 | 277 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 71,100 | 277 | 0.39% |
| 2022 | 70,823 | -720 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 71,543 | -195 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 71,738 | -1,837 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 73,575 | -205 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 73,780 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 73,780 | -67 | -0.09% |
| 2016 | 73,847 | -1,381 | -1.84% |
| 2015 | 75,228 | -468 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 75,696 | -609 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 76,305 | -424 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 76,729 | -333 | -0.43% |
| 2011 | 77,062 | 249 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 76,813 | 0 | 0% |