Gloucester City city, New Jersey
Gloucester City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Gloucester City city is a geographic entity located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,643. The land area covers 2.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,643 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,066 | ±296 | 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 | 4,450 | ±293 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,066 | ±296 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 384 | ±181 |
| Median Home Value | $190,700 | ±$22,039 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,484 | ±$173 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,938 | ±$11,968 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,832 | ±$3,190 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,241 | ±504 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,201 | ±396 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.5% | ±2.8% |
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: 11,618 (2024)
ID: 170149
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
512 MONMOUTH ST, GLOUCESTER CITY NJ 08030-1793
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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 Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Aldan, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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P B Cosmetology Education Center
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College Vocational | 0.7 mi away | 110 Monmouth St, Gloucester, NJ, 08030 |
8564564927
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GLOUCESTER CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 50 N. RAILROAD AVENUE, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ, 08030 |
(609) 456-4181
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Studio Incamminati
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College | 3.3 mi away | 1901 S. 9th Street, Bok 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19148-2384 |
2155927910
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FERRY AVENUE BRANCH
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 852 FERRY AVENUE, CAMDEN, NJ, 08104 |
(856) 342-9789
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Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 315A Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147 |
2152389998
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OAKLYN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 602 NEWTON AVENUE, OAKLYN, NJ, 08107 |
(609) 858-8226
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Rutgers University-Camden
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College | 3.9 mi away | 406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ, 08102 |
8562251766
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WESTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 1035 BROADWAY, WESTVILLE, NJ, 08093 |
(609) 456-0357
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Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
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College | 4.0 mi away | 1212 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146 |
2154688800
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AUDUBON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 239 OAKLAND AVENUE, AUDUBON, NJ, 08106 |
(609) 547-8686
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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 5.5 miles from Gloucester City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brooklawn borough | Borough | 0.9 mi | — |
| Audubon Park borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Mount Ephraim borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Westville borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Woodlynne borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400726820. • 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.