Salem County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,275 | — | #843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,960 | +6.4% | #586 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,532 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,500 | -15.0% | #991 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,253 | +7.7% | #472 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +0.6% | #1,441 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Salem County has a population of 65,275, making it the #843 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Salem County is $79,960, ranking #586 out of 3,222 counties — 6.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Salem County is $239,500 (-15.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,253/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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95.3% of residents in Salem County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County, New Jersey has a total population of 65,275, making it the 843rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Salem County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Salem County is $79,960, which ranks #586 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Salem County is $239,500, 15.0% below the national median. Renters in Salem County pay a median gross rent of $1,253 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Salem County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Salem County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%).
All data for Salem 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.