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 $99,497 with a poverty rate of 14.97%. The median age in Somerdale borough is 39.9 years: 45 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerdale borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,315 | 60.01% |
| Black or African American | 1,628 | 29.47% |
| Two or more races | 269 | 4.87% |
| Other race | 164 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 117 | 2.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.56% |
| 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 | 2,268 | 2.43 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 955 | 3.26 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 854 | 1.14 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Female | 324 | 3.16 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 135 | 2.99 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 203 | 5.01% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 4.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 592 | 14.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 416 | 10.27% |
| High School Graduate | 1,308 | 32.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 1,314 | 32.43% |
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 | 2,482 | 2,379 | 709 |
| Black | 1,089 | 969 | 139 |
| Hispanic | 340 | 313 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 137 | 37 |
| Asian | 117 | 117 | 102 |
| Other Race | 67 | 66 | 21 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 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 87.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,384 | $69,194 | $63,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,212 | $58,889 | $90,833 |
| High School Graduate | $47,617 | $51,204 | $43,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,578 | $22,734 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $51,440 | $54,310 | $49,804 |
| Some College | $44,943 | $46,625 | $44,205 |
$51,440
Average Earnings
$54,310
Average Male
$49,804
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.24% of Somerdale borough residents speak only English, while 13.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,628 | 401 | 24.63% |
| White | 3,169 | 260 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic | 545 | 156 | 28.62% |
| Other | 164 | 89 | 54.27% |
| Multiple | 269 | 35 | 13.01% |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Asian | 117 | 7 | 5.98% |
14.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.85%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
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 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.4% |
| Some College | 15.14% |
| High School | 6.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.43% |
| Female Employed | 6.32% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,667 | $115,749 |
| Households | $83,778 | $99,497 |
| Married Families | $117,120 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,000 | $63,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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
179
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 70 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 3.68% |
| Black | 77 | 6.71% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
56.28%
Born in Somerdale borough
92.99%
Native Born
7.01%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
5.99%
Naturalized
92.99% of Somerdale borough residents were born in the United States, with 56.28% having been born in New Jersey. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |