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Camden, NJ

Founded 1626Camden CountyElev. 5 m
Population
71,471
Median home
$100,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Camden

With about 71,471 residents, Camden is one of New Jersey's notable places. Camden was founded in 1626 and sits in Camden County. The median age is 33.4 and the median household income is $40,450. Homes carry a median value of $100,400, and about 36% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (54.2%). Around 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
71,471
Median age
33.4
Median household income
$40,450
Per-capita income
$20,043
Poverty rate
28.5%
High-school grad or higher
70.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
Unemployment
14.1%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
5.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White3.5%
Hispanic or Latino54.2%
Black37.7%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving28.2%
Service26.9%
Sales & office19.9%
Management, business, science & arts18.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$100,400
Median gross rent
$1,157/mo
Owner-occupied
36%
Median year built
1949
Households
24,697
Avg. household size
2.79

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Camden has 26 public schools — 10 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading25%
Math11%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Camden Big Picture Learning AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Camden High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Camden VirtuaHighGrades 6–12
Creative Arts High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical Arts High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Morgan Village Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cooper's Poynt Family SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Forest Hill SchoolElementary
Henry B. Wilson Family SchoolElementary
Hope Community Charter SchoolElementarycharter
Octavio V. Catto Community Family SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood CenterElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Camden vs New Jersey and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Camden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Camden County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Camden is in Camden County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Camden was founded in 1626 and sits in Camden County. Elevation ~5 m.

Map of Camden
Camden, NJ
Where Camden is
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Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sharp, Edward, HouseNewton Friends' MeetinghousePomona HallTaylor, Dr. Henry Genet, House and OfficeNewton Union SchoolhouseCooper, Joseph, HouseAmerican National BankVictory Trust Company
Notable people from Camden
Andrea DworkinKellyanne ConwayRay FisherPhil ZimmermannFrank SheeranJason ThompsonJordan BurroughsLola FalanaBuddy RogersBuddy DeFranco
People searches in Camden
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Nearby cities
Lindenwold (10 mi)Glassboro (16 mi)Trenton (27 mi)Vineland (33 mi)Bridgeton (36 mi)Princeton (37 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Camden, NJ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Camden, New Jersey.

Hector I Martell, 67
Camden · 08103
AKA Hector Marti, Hector Martinez
Edward Michael Johnson, 41
Camden · Camden County · 08104
AKA Edward M Johnson, Edward Johnson
George J Robinson, 56
Camden · 08102
AKA George J Robinson, Jahlil Robinson
Paul W Perez, 43
Camden · 08103
AKA Paul Perez, Paul W Perez
Paul Anthony Mowatt, 41
Camden · 08081
AKA Pauly, Derrick A Jones
Joseph Harris, 35
Camden · 08103
AKA Jospeh Harris, Harris Joseph
Kevin D Smith, 64
Camden · 08104
AKA Kevin Smith, Kevin Smith
Carlos A Torres, 37
Camden · 08105
AKA Carlos A Torres
Carlos A Pabon, 61
Camden · 08104
AKA Carlos Garcia, Carlos A Ortega
Anthony S Scott, 64
Camden · 08104
AKA Melvin L King, Anthony Sylvester Scott
Anthony J Walker, 60
Camden · 08104
AKA Quincy Kirkland, Anthony Walker
Daniel Larkins, 47
Camden · 08105
AKA Daniel Larkins, Daniel Larkins
Christopher A Jackson, 59
Camden · 08502
AKA Chris A Jackson, Arnold Jackson
Thomas J Anderson, 49
Camden · 08104
Richard L Moore, 66
Camden · 08104
Richard H Pollard, 56
Camden · 08103
AKA Richard Anderson, Eric Lamont

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Camden — frequently asked

What is the population of Camden, New Jersey?
Camden has a population of about 71,471, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $100,400, and the median gross rent is $1,157/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Camden face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Camden County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Camden?
Camden has 26 public schools (10 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Camden?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Camden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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