Camden, New Jersey
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City Overview
As of 2009, Camden's population is 78,675 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.73 percent.
The median home cost in Camden is $74,390. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Camden's cost of living is 17.07% Lower than the U.S. average.
Camden public schools spend $10,999 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 31 students per teacher in Camden.
The unemployment rate in Camden is 17.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Camden jobs have Decreased by 5.20 percent.
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People
The 2009 Camden, NJ, population is 78,675. There are 8,974 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Camden, NJ
The median age is 28. The US median is 37.6. 36.60% of people in Camden, NJ, are married. 9.15% are divorced.
The average household size is 3.04 people. 13.39% of people are married, with children. 28.23% have children, but are single.
Race in Camden, NJ
16.39% of people are white, 51.71% are black, 2.82% are asian, 0.54% are native american, and 28.25% claim 'Other'.
42.37% of the people in Camden, NJ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 57.63% are non-hispanic).
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CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Health
There are 377 physicians per 100,000 population in Camden, NJ. The US average is 170.
Camden, NJ Health Index
Air quality in Camden, NJ is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Camden, NJ is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 17.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.20% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 12.40% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.76% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $10,736 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $26,163 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 32.18% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 16.11% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.64% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.73% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 13.60% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 4.65% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 2.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 0.83% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.17% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.03% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 4.92% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 11.88% | 20.24% |
| Service | 25.58% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.04% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.30% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.63% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 25.65% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Camden, NJ, is 17.10%, with job growth of -5.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 12.40%.
Camden, NJ Taxes
Camden, NJ,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 7.76%.
Camden, NJ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $10,736, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $26,163.
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Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 56 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $74,390 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 37.15% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 18.66% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 43.89% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $29.98 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 4.07% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 12.72% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 29.41% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 27.22% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 14.11% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.38% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.19% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 1.25% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 0.22% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.20% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.17% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.02% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.67% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.23% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3.50% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7.05% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.98% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 18.02% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 19.44% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 31.81% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Camden, NJ, is $74,390. Home appreciation is -8.40% over the last year. The median age of Camden, NJ, real estate is 56 years.
Camden, NJ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 43.89% of the Camden, NJ, population. 18.66% of houses and apartments in Camden, NJ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Crime
Camden, NJ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 9. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Camden, NJ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Climate
Camden, NJ, gets 43 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 12 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 120.
On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Camden, NJ. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 30. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 44 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Education
Camden, NJ, schools spend $10,999 per student. There are 31 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 0 children per counselor in Camden, NJ schools.
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Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Camden, NJ, takes 29 minutes. 45% of commuters drive their own car alone. 22% carpool with others. 21% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Camden, NJ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Camden, NJ is more expensive.
Overall, Camden, NJ cost of living is 82.93.
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CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 55.46% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 35.52% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.27% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.25% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.47% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.13% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.64% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.83% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.63% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.57% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.22% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 7.07% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.11% | 0.54% |
55.46% of the people in Camden, NJ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 35.52% are Catholic; 10.27% are Protestant; 0.25% are LDS; 1.22% are another Christian faith; 7.07% in Camden, NJ are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 1.11% affilitates with Islam.
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A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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Voting
62.36% of the people in Camden, NJ are registered as Democrats. 36.86% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.79%.
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CAMDEN: Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and... (read more)Can the Past be Prologue for the Future?: I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the... (read more)A very violent city: As a resident of Philadelphia, PA I live within 15 minutes drive of Camden, NJ. I am sad to say that Camden is famous for its poverty, crime, and filthy streets. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Camden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Camden Click Here
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