Gloucester County, NJ Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 300,848 | 9,029,857 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 894.0 | 1036.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 111,760 | 3,476,039 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gloucester County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,536 | $101,200 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.96% | 4.63% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,704 | $359,215 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,479 | $1,653 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.4% | 63.7% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.0 | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Gloucester County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | 2.61 | 2.54 |
Health
Gloucester County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gloucester County | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.2% | 14.2% | 19.0% |