Merchantville borough is located in Camden County New Jersey. Merchantville borough has a 2024 population of 3,834. Merchantville borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,816 in 2020.
The average household income in Merchantville borough is $115,076 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in Merchantville borough is 36.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merchantville borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,487 | 65.19% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 8.39% |
| Other race | 198 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 112 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,501 | 2.53 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 598 | 1.23 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Married | 480 | 3.39 | 98.1 | 1.9 |
| Female | 287 | 3.8 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Male | 136 | 2.54 | 11.8 | 88.2 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 3.23% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 5.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 604 | 23.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 336 | 13.24% |
| High School Graduate | 690 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 200 | 7.88% |
| Some College | 481 | 18.95% |
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 | 1,728 | 1,645 | 769 |
| Hispanic | 498 | 308 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 256 | 2 |
| Black | 218 | 218 | 84 |
| Other Race | 187 | 28 | 22 |
| Asian | 55 | 46 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,222 | $76,493 | $98,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,000 | $116,058 | $83,438 |
| High School Graduate | $26,591 | $0 | $26,989 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,105 | $48,851 | $38,508 |
| Overall | $57,568 | $60,682 | $54,427 |
| Some College | $41,563 | $0 | $50,061 |
$57,568
Average Earnings
$60,682
Average Male
$54,427
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.11% of Merchantville borough residents speak only English, while 13.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 960 | 538 | 56.04% |
| Multiple | 698 | 512 | 73.35% |
| White | 2,328 | 95 | 4.08% |
| Other | 198 | 15 | 7.58% |
| Black | 320 | 15 | 4.69% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.86%
Male Poverty Rate
13.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merchantville borough is Multiple, with 73.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merchantville borough is White, with 4.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.84% |
| High School | 15.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.42% |
| Female Employed | 10.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,108 | $145,338 |
| Households | $91,607 | $115,076 |
| Married Families | $169,919 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,935 | $63,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
31.8%
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
108
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 5.23% |
| Black | 1 | 0.43% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
48.15%
Born in Merchantville borough
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
0.58%
Non Citizen
4.61%
Naturalized
94.81% of Merchantville borough residents were born in the United States, with 48.15% having been born in New Jersey. 0.58% 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 | 3,889 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 3,878 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 3,867 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 3,856 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 3,845 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 3,834 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 3,823 | 11 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 3,812 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,813 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 3,816 | 115 | 3.11% |
| 2019 | 3,701 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 3,707 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 3,711 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 3,716 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,715 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 3,721 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 3,737 | -22 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 3,759 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2011 | 3,769 | -8 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 3,777 | 0 | 0% |