Gloucester County, NJ

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2022 Population
302,621
0.598% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Menendez
Democratic Party
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
40.2
0.985% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
7.47%
4.1% 1-year increase
2022 Median Property Value
$265,200
13.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
155,791
1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Gloucester County, NJ had a population of 303k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Gloucester County, NJ grew from 300,821 to 302,621, a 0.598% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.68%).

None of the households in Gloucester County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Gloucester County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gloucester County, NJ are Rowan University (5,800 degrees awarded in 2022), Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus (1,050 degrees), and ASI Career Institute (127 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Gloucester County, NJ was $265,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.7%.

Most people in Gloucester County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Gloucester County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Gloucester County, NJ is home to a population of 303k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Gloucester County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2022, there were 7.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (231k people) in Gloucester County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.72k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.9%
2022 Citizenship
98.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.9% of Gloucester County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Gloucester County, NJ was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gloucester County, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    231k ± 595
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    30.3k ± 798
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    9.72k ± 358
7.13%
Hispanic Population
21.6k people

In 2022, there were 7.62 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (231k people) in Gloucester County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.72k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.13% of the people in Gloucester County, NJ are hispanic (21.6k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    273,669 ± 12,652 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    204,992 ± 10,992 people
  3. Mexico
    104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,464 ± 505
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,697 ± 404
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,742 ± 329

Gloucester County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Gloucester County, NJ employs 156k people. The largest industries in Gloucester County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,373 people), Educational Services (19,077 people), and Retail Trade (18,444 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($107,464), Public Administration ($84,746), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,104).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

156k
2022 Value
± 3,124
1.33%
1 Year growth
± 2.81%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Gloucester County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 154k employees to 156k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gloucester County, NJ, are Management Occupations (18,734 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,290 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,711 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gloucester County, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

156k
2022 Value
± 3,124
1.33%
1 Year growth
± 2.81%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Gloucester County, NJ grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 154k employees to 156k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gloucester County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (23,373 people), Educational Services (19,077 people), and Retail Trade (18,444 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gloucester County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Gloucester County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,389
Median earning men ± $1,649
$46,446
Median earning women ± $1,370

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($95,313), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,107), and Information ($84,474).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($71,095), Manufacturing ($67,583), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,496).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 2,624
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,413
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 1,218
    Other Services, Except Public Administration

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Gloucester County, NJ went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.936%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez
Senator from New Jersey1
Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.
Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey2
Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Gloucester County, NJ awarded 6,977 degrees. The student population of Gloucester County, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,807 male students and 13,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Gloucester County, NJ are White (4,603 and 67.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (737 and 10.7%), Black or African American (660 and 9.62%), and Asian (440 and 6.41%).

The largest universities in Gloucester County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rowan University (5,800 and 83.1%), Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus (1,050 and 15%), and ASI Career Institute (127 and 1.82%).

The most popular majors in Gloucester County, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (517 and 7.41%), General Psychology (479 and 6.87%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (351 and 5.03%).

The median tuition cost in Gloucester County, NJ for a public four year colleges is $10,715 for in-state students and $20,108 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2022 in Gloucester County, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 25,025 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 25,025 students enrolled in Gloucester County, NJ, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,910 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 307 degrees awarded
  2. 263 degrees awarded
  3. 432 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gloucester County, NJ was General Biological Sciences with 307 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Gloucester County, NJ according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 5,800 degrees awarded
  2. 1,050 degrees awarded
  3. 127 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan University with 5,800 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Gloucester County, NJ, which is 0.835 times less than the 3,802 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,603 degrees mean that there were 6.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 737 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,715) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,237) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Gloucester County, NJ was $265,200 in 2022, which is 0.941 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $232,800 to $265,200, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Gloucester County, NJ is 79.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Gloucester County, NJ have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gloucester County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gloucester County, NJ is N/A. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Gloucester County, NJ was Census Tract 5020.02 with a value of $183,194, followed by Census Tract 5020.01 and Census Tract 5012.01, with respective values of $170,179 and $162,679.

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, NJ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.66%.

Property

$265,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$3,148
$87,641
Median Property Taxes
±$1,633

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Rent vs Own

79.7%
Homeownership
2022
57.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 79.7% of the housing units in Gloucester County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 5020.02
  2. Census Tract 5020.01
  3. Census Tract 5012.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gloucester County, NJ was Census Tract 5020.02 with a value of $183,194, followed by Census Tract 5020.01 and Census Tract 5012.01, with respective values of $170,179 and $162,679.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Gloucester County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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N/A
Median Household Income
± N/A
110k
Number of Households
± 2,498

In N/A, the median household income of the 110k households in Gloucester County, NJ N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Gloucester County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gloucester County, NJ is from New Jersey.
0.489
2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey
0.49
2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.3%)
  3. Carpooled (6.53%)

In 2022, 77.3% of workers in Gloucester County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.53%).

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Commute Time

29.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gloucester County, NJ have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in Gloucester County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Gloucester County, NJ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.66%.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gloucester County, NJ (22.2k out of 298k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gloucester County, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.8% of the children was living in poverty in Gloucester County, NJ. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.6%.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Gloucester County, NJ has health coverage, with 59.9% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 9.98% on non-group plans, and 0.942% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, NJ see 1746 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1757 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2255 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 705 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,746 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Gloucester County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Gloucester County, NJ see an average of 1,746 patients per year. This represents a 0.626% decrease from the previous year (1,757 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.29%
Uninsured
59.9%
Employer Coverage
12.1%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
9.98%
Non-Group
0.942%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gloucester County, NJ declined by 4.33% from 4.48% to 4.29%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.1 in Gloucester County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.1% in Gloucester County, NJ.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.65% in Gloucester County, NJ.

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