Gloucester County, New Jersey

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 304,504

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    Gloucester County is a large county in New Jersey with a population of 304,504. The median household income is $102,807, 58% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.6%, median home value is $283,500, and 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 48% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    304,504

    2023 estimate

    Rank #235 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $102,807

    Household

    Rank #123 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $283,500

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #560 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    35.8%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #393 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.0%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    5.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    9.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    4.9%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    New Jersey
    $100,891
    Gloucester County
    $102,807

    2% above New Jersey avg·58% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    New Jersey
    9.6%
    Gloucester County
    7.6%

    21% above New Jersey avg·49% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    New Jersey
    65.2%
    Gloucester County
    66.8%

    2% above New Jersey avg·16% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $47,760

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    7.6%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    66.8%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    New Jersey
    $402,957
    Gloucester County
    $283,500

    30% below New Jersey avg·36% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    New Jersey
    $1,577
    Gloucester County
    $1,480

    6% below New Jersey avg·59% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    New Jersey
    68.0%
    Gloucester County
    79.4%

    17% above New Jersey avg·9% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    New Jersey
    34.4%
    Gloucester County
    29.4%

    14% above New Jersey avg·25% below national avg

    Housing Units

    117,530

    Households

    111,796

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.7

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $2,298

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    91.9%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    29 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    New Jersey
    40.6%
    Gloucester County
    35.8%

    12% below New Jersey avg·48% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    New Jersey
    91.1%
    Gloucester County
    94.0%

    3% above New Jersey avg·6% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.1%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    5.0%

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