Demographics & People — Camden, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 71,471 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~71,500 |
| Median Age | 33.3 |
| Total Households | 24,697 |
| Family Households | 15,875 |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5808 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,355 |
| Black or African American | 29,552 |
| Asian | 1,278 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38,756 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 49,865 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 38,264 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 20,687 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 17,617 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 8,725 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,644 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 2,254 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 1,693 |
| American | 1,537 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,451 |
Language
| English Only | 36,425 |
| Spanish | 28,295 |
| Population 5+ | 66,907 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,771 |
| Population 18+ | 51,488 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Camden, New Jersey.