Salem County, New Jersey

Total Population: 64,973

County Seat: Salem

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Median Home Value

$223,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$78,412

Across all households

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Two or More Races3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.9%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$78,412

Mean Household Income

$99,663

Per Capita Income

$39,397

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$223,000

Median Rent

$1,185/mo

Total Housing Units

27,740

Owner-Occupied

71.3%

Renter-Occupied

28.7%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Married Couple Households

45.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.5%

Average Household Size

2.55

Broadband Internet Access

88.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34033.