Camden city, New Jersey
Camden city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Camden city is a geographic entity located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 71,430. The land area covers 8.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 71,430 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 24,443 | ±755 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 27,292 | ±782 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,443 | ±755 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,849 | ±367 |
| Median Home Value | $112,000 | ±$7,655 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,226 | ±$49 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,546 | ±$3,333 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,566 | ±$975 |
| Poverty Rate | 30.2% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20,929 | ±2,007 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.5% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,162 | ±1,196 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 71,749 (2024)
ID: 170146
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 95120, CAMDEN NJ 08101-5120
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GUS Population: 533,988 (2024)
ID: 170098
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK SUPERVISOR
520 MARKET ST, FL 15, CAMDEN NJ 08102-1375
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Camden | KG-12 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | PK-12 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | KG-08 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | KG-12 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | KG-12 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | 06-08 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Camden | PK-08 | Camden, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1 COOPER PLAZA, CAMDEN, NJ, 08103 |
(856) 342-2000
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Rutgers University-Camden
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College | 1.1 mi away | 406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ, 08102 |
8562251766
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NILSA CRUZ-PEREZ BRANCH
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 301 NORTH 5TH ST, CAMDEN, NJ, 08102 |
(856) 225-6807
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VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1600 HADDON AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ, 08103 |
(856) 886-5373
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Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 315A Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147 |
2152389998
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FERRY AVENUE BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 852 FERRY AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ, 08104 |
(856) 342-9789
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Missio Theological Seminary
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College | 2.8 mi away | 421 N. 7th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 |
2153865000
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WHITMAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 200 SNYDER AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19148 |
(215) 685-1754
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P B Cosmetology Education Center
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 110 Monmouth St, Gloucester, NJ, 08030 |
8564564927
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CHARLES SANTORE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 932 S. 7TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19147 |
(215) 686-1766
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILA FRANKLIN INST, PA US, located 3.8 miles from Camden city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.6° | 27.8° | 34.7° | 3.61" | 6.4" |
| February | 44.9° | 29.6° | 37.2° | 3.34" | 4.0" |
| March | 53.5° | 36.4° | 44.9° | 4.54" | 2.0" |
| April | 65.9° | 46.3° | 56.1° | 4.00" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.7° | 56.3° | 66.0° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.9° | 65.9° | 75.4° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.3° | 71.4° | 80.4° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 69.5° | 78.3° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.3° | 62.7° | 71.5° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.1° | 51.1° | 59.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.4° | 41.3° | 48.9° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| December | 46.5° | 33.2° | 39.9° | 4.27" | 3.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Woodlynne borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Collingswood borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Oaklyn borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Audubon Park borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Merchantville borough | Borough | 3.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400710000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.