Somerdale borough is located in Camden County New Jersey. Somerdale borough has a 2024 population of 5,590. Somerdale borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,553 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerdale borough is $107,800 with a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median age in Somerdale borough is 40.5 years: 45 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerdale borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,054 | 55.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,643 | 29.68% |
| Two or more races | 380 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 255 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 163 | 2.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,252 | 2.46 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 1,012 | 3.26 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 861 | 1.2 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 273 | 3.09 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 106 | 3.31 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 5.79% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 514 | 12.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 350 | 8.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,416 | 34.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 1,239 | 30.51% |
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 | 2,383 | 2,315 | 529 |
| Black | 1,124 | 912 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 307 | 292 | 23 |
| Asian | 162 | 162 | 100 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 161 | 26 |
| Other Race | 144 | 134 | 23 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,125 | $69,688 | $67,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,940 | $56,875 | $57,019 |
| High School Graduate | $47,690 | $52,803 | $44,886 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,444 | $22,578 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,558 | $53,162 | $48,462 |
| Some College | $45,188 | $52,786 | $43,325 |
$49,558
Average Earnings
$53,162
Average Male
$48,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.06% of Somerdale borough residents speak only English, while 14.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,643 | 425 | 25.87% |
| Hispanic | 515 | 203 | 39.42% |
| White | 3,001 | 172 | 5.73% |
| Other | 255 | 138 | 54.12% |
| Multiple | 360 | 70 | 19.44% |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 100% |
| Asian | 163 | 6 | 3.68% |
15.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.33%
Male Poverty Rate
20.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerdale borough is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerdale borough is Asian, with 3.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.73% |
| Some College | 15.88% |
| High School | 9.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.31% |
| Male Employed | 1.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,750 | $116,872 |
| Households | $79,101 | $107,800 |
| Married Families | $107,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,103 | $82,329 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
152
Number of Veterans
141
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 89 | 7.3% |
| White | 63 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
54.06%
Born in Somerdale borough
90.61%
Native Born
9.39%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
6.47%
Naturalized
90.61% of Somerdale borough residents were born in the United States, with 54.06% having been born in New Jersey. 2.93% 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 | 5,705 | 23 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 5,682 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 5,659 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 5,636 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 5,613 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 5,590 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 5,567 | 23 | 0.41% |
| 2022 | 5,544 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 5,548 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 5,553 | 75 | 1.37% |
| 2019 | 5,478 | 7 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 5,471 | 21 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 5,450 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 5,460 | 51 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 5,409 | 85 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 5,324 | 74 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 5,250 | 52 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5,198 | 64 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 5,134 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 5,131 | 0 | 0% |