Echelon is a CDP located in Camden County New Jersey. Echelon has a 2024 population of 14,021. Echelon is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 10.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Echelon is $90,324 with a poverty rate of 10.43%. The median age in Echelon is 35.4 years: 32.4 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Echelon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,186 | 52.93% |
| Asian | 3,588 | 26.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,556 | 11.46% |
| Two or more races | 708 | 5.21% |
| Other race | 522 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,207 | 2.15 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 3,211 | 1.17 | 22.1 | 77.9 |
| Married | 2,197 | 3.28 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Female | 569 | 2.67 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 230 | 3.87 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 2.19% |
| Associates Degree | 785 | 8.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,101 | 32.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,848 | 19.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,929 | 20.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 208 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 1,322 | 14.07% |
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 | 5,014 | 4,880 | 2,530 |
| Asian | 2,309 | 2,114 | 1,651 |
| Black | 922 | 908 | 306 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 446 | 134 |
| Other Race | 464 | 450 | 289 |
| 2+ Races | 381 | 370 | 72 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 8 |
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 native american people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,083 | $86,193 | $57,974 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,919 | $103,250 | $54,722 |
| High School Graduate | $55,254 | $58,161 | $36,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,147 | $80,369 | $49,249 |
| Some College | $48,434 | $51,384 | $47,918 |
$59,147
Average Earnings
$80,369
Average Male
$49,249
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.76% of Echelon residents speak only English, while 31.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,748 | 731 | 10.83% |
| Asian | 3,584 | 285 | 7.95% |
| Hispanic | 699 | 148 | 21.17% |
| Other | 514 | 119 | 23.15% |
| Multiple | 703 | 104 | 14.79% |
| Black | 1,541 | 78 | 5.06% |
10.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.43%
Male Poverty Rate
12.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Echelon is Other, with 23.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Echelon is Black, with 5.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.71% |
| High School | 18.32% |
| Some College | 11.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.95% |
| Male Employed | 8.32% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,174 | $132,519 |
| Households | $81,808 | $90,324 |
| Married Families | $126,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,985 | $49,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
340
Number of Veterans
305
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 130 |
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
| 75+ | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 4.34% |
| Black | 81 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
45.66%
Born in Echelon
72.11%
Native Born
27.89%
Foreign Born
17.05%
Non Citizen
10.83%
Naturalized
72.11% of Echelon residents were born in the United States, with 45.66% having been born in New Jersey. 17.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,021 | 234 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 13,787 | 234 | 1.73% |
| 2022 | 13,553 | -115 | -0.84% |
| 2021 | 13,668 | 981 | 7.73% |
| 2020 | 12,687 | 730 | 6.11% |
| 2019 | 11,957 | 371 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 11,586 | 401 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 11,185 | 265 | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 10,920 | -356 | -3.16% |
| 2015 | 11,276 | 445 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 10,831 | 218 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 10,613 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 10,573 | 173 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 10,400 | -343 | -3.19% |
| 2010 | 10,743 | 0 | 0% |