Chesilhurst borough is located in Camden County New Jersey. Chesilhurst borough has a 2024 population of 1,557. Chesilhurst borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,530 in 2020.
The average household income in Chesilhurst borough is $102,869 with a poverty rate of 11.72%. The median age in Chesilhurst borough is 51.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 55 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chesilhurst borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 613 | 45.75% |
| Black or African American | 527 | 39.33% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 8.73% |
| Other race | 69 | 5.15% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 496 | 2.57 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 198 | 3.52 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.11 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Female | 69 | 3.38 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 40 | 3.38 | 90 | 10 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 6.97% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 8.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.2% |
| High School Graduate | 323 | 30.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 8.21% |
| Some College | 315 | 30.09% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 401 | 86 |
| Black | 384 | 335 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 143 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 51 | 10 |
| Other Race | 45 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,714 | $81,250 | $59,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,417 | $86,250 | $96,667 |
| High School Graduate | $32,629 | $32,019 | $32,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,625 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,261 | $51,786 | $39,167 |
| Some College | $49,911 | $58,173 | $42,813 |
$48,261
Average Earnings
$51,786
Average Male
$39,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.62% of Chesilhurst borough residents speak only English, while 13.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 534 | 114 | 21.35% |
| Multiple | 117 | 24 | 20.51% |
| Black | 527 | 19 | 3.61% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 6 | 2.17% |
11.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
13.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chesilhurst borough is White, with 21.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chesilhurst borough is Hispanic, with 2.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.27% |
| High School | 17.34% |
| Some College | 10.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 0.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,104 | $105,786 |
| Households | $89,904 | $102,869 |
| Married Families | $114,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,021 | $53,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 63 | 13.7% |
| White | 48 | 8.42% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 21.54% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 5.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
57.99%
Born in Chesilhurst borough
95.15%
Native Born
4.85%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
3.81%
Naturalized
95.15% of Chesilhurst borough residents were born in the United States, with 57.99% having been born in New Jersey. 1.04% 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 | 1,612 | 11 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 1,601 | 11 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,590 | 11 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 1,579 | 11 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | 1,568 | 11 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 1,557 | 11 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 1,546 | 11 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 1,535 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,533 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,530 | -87 | -5.38% |
| 2019 | 1,617 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,621 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,622 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 1,620 | 4 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,616 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 1,614 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 1,618 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 1,622 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,624 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 1,627 | 0 | 0% |