Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County is home to 65,275 people. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the New Jersey rate (9.7%). The median household income is $79,960.
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| Measure | Value | New Jersey | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,275 | 9,343,809 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $79,960 | $103,556 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.7% | 9.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.0% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 43.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $239,500 | $454,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 | $1,720 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 54.9% | 51.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.0% | 23.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.9 years | 40.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.