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 $87,972 with a poverty rate of 12.96%. The median age in Echelon is 33.7 years: 30.9 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Echelon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,926 | 51.1% |
| Asian | 3,558 | 26.25% |
| Black or African American | 1,910 | 14.09% |
| Two or more races | 618 | 4.56% |
| Other race | 525 | 3.87% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.12% |
| 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 | 6,005 | 2.23 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 3,098 | 1.25 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
| Married | 2,102 | 3.37 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 554 | 2.66 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 251 | 3.81 | 32.3 | 67.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
37.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 315 | 3.42% |
| Associates Degree | 760 | 8.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,731 | 29.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,719 | 18.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,998 | 21.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 1,438 | 15.62% |
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 | 4,523 | 4,346 | 2,090 |
| Asian | 2,315 | 2,105 | 1,553 |
| Black | 1,150 | 1,072 | 315 |
| Hispanic | 603 | 503 | 173 |
| Other Race | 462 | 452 | 281 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 324 | 64 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,809 | $88,947 | $55,562 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,218 | $82,378 | $50,694 |
| High School Graduate | $51,952 | $57,090 | $37,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,818 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,934 | $75,738 | $45,614 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $45,377 | $42,191 |
$55,934
Average Earnings
$75,738
Average Male
$45,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.27% of Echelon residents speak only English, while 30.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,280 | 929 | 14.79% |
| Asian | 3,550 | 350 | 9.86% |
| Hispanic | 892 | 243 | 27.24% |
| Other | 525 | 140 | 26.67% |
| Multiple | 611 | 77 | 12.6% |
| Black | 1,890 | 70 | 3.7% |
12.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.16%
Male Poverty Rate
13.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Echelon is Hispanic, with 27.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Echelon is Black, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.77% |
| High School | 18.52% |
| Some College | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 34.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 19.07% |
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,526 | $130,518 |
| Households | $75,874 | $87,972 |
| Married Families | $117,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,807 | $47,071 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
426
Number of Veterans
387
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| First Gulf War | 166 |
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 75+ | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 5.04% |
| Black | 112 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
64%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
46.35%
Born in Echelon
74.3%
Native Born
25.7%
Foreign Born
16.46%
Non Citizen
9.24%
Naturalized
74.3% of Echelon residents were born in the United States, with 46.35% having been born in New Jersey. 16.46% 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% |