Gloucester County, New Jersey

NJ · FIPS 34015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 306,954 #235 / 3,222
93th
Median Household Income $105,115 +39.9% #123 / 3,222
96th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,090 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $310,400 +10.1% #574 / 3,222
82th
Median Gross Rent $1,531 +31.6% #229 / 3,222
93th
Poverty Rate 7.7% -38.9% #319 / 3,222
90th

Demographics

Gloucester County has a population of 306,954, making it the #235 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Gloucester County is $105,115, ranking #123 out of 3,222 counties — 39.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.

Median Household Income
$105,115 +39.9% vs nat'l
Rank #123 of 3,222
96th percentile
Per Capita Income
$48,631 +17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #256 of 3,222
92th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.7% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #319 of 3,222
90th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.3% −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,167 of 3,222
33th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.8% +9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #385 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.1 min +12.5% vs nat'l
Rank #718 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Gloucester County is $310,400 (+10.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,531/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.

Median Home Value
$310,400 +10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #574 of 3,222
82th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,531 +31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #229 of 3,222
93th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.1% +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #620 of 3,222
81th percentile
80.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.0% of residents in Gloucester County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.0% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #284 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Gloucester County, New Jersey

Gloucester County, New Jersey has a total population of 306,954, making it the 235th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gloucester County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Gloucester County is $105,115, which ranks #123 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.

The median home value in Gloucester County is $310,400, 10.1% above the national median. Renters in Gloucester County pay a median gross rent of $1,531 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Gloucester County, 36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.

Gloucester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).

All data for Gloucester County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.