Salem County, NJ

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2020 Population

62,754

0.375% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.5

0.95% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.8%

10.9% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$64,234

3.9% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$185,700

0.596% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

28,725

2.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Salem County, NJ had a population of 62.8k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $64,234. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Salem County, NJ declined from 62,990 to 62,754, a −0.375% decrease and its median household income declined from $66,842 to $64,234, a −3.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.72%), Other (Hispanic) (2.14%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in Salem County, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Salem County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem County, NJ are Salem Community College (214 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Salem County, NJ was $185,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

Most people in Salem County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Salem County, NJ borders Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Cumberland County, NJ, and Gloucester County, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Salem County, NJ is home to a population of 62.8k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.55% of Salem County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (2.23k people).

In 2020, there were 5.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.2k people) in Salem County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.59k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Salem County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Salem County, NJ was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.2k ± 48
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.4k ± 251
White (Hispanic)
3.59k ± 398

9.47%

Hispanic Population

5.94k people

9.47% of the people in Salem County, NJ are hispanic (5.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
263,388 ± 12,412 people
Dominican Republic
182,812 ± 10,389 people
Mexico
106,394 ± 7,960 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 263,388 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 182,812 and Mexico with 106,394.

Foreign-Born Population

3.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.23k people

3.76%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

As of 2020, 3.55% of Salem County, NJ residents (2.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem County, NJ was 3.76%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,428 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
455 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
444 ± 117

Salem County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Salem County, NJ employs 28.7k people. The largest industries in Salem County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,709 people), Manufacturing (3,231 people), and Educational Services (3,096 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($103,086), Public Administration ($67,414), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,013).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,739. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.7k

2020 Value

± 1,085

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salem County, NJ declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 29.3k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,275 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,439 people), and Management Occupations (2,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem County, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.7k

2020 Value

± 1,085

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± 5.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Salem County, NJ declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 29.3k employees to 28.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,709 people), Manufacturing (3,231 people), and Educational Services (3,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Salem County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,306

Median earning men ± $1,882

$31,990

Median earning women ± $1,603

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($79,567), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,111), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,963).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,859), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,408), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,594).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

515
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
274
Other Services, Except Public Administration
237
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$761k
Manufacturing
$224k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$153k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Salem County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Salem County, NJ awarded 214 degrees. The student population of Salem County, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 670 male students and 1,108 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem County, NJ are White (127 and 59.3%), followed by Black or African American (29 and 13.6%), Unknown (26 and 12.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (20 and 9.35%).

The largest universities in Salem County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Salem Community College (214 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salem County, NJ are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 14.5%), Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (28 and 13.1%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 13.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,778 students enrolled in Salem County, NJ, 37.7% men and 62.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 800 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
28 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded
Other Precision Production
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Salem County, NJ was Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Salem County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Salem Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

214 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem Community College with 214 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 72 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem County, NJ, which is 0.507 times less than the 142 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 127 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 29 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,540) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2020, 0.943% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.978% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.89M), Bachelors Degree (1.64M), and Some college (1.28M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salem County, NJ was $185,700 in 2020, which is 0.808 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $184,600 to $185,700, a 0.596% increase. The homeownership rate in Salem County, NJ is 69.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Salem County, NJ have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Salem County, NJ is $64,234. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Salem County, NJ was Census Tract 207 with a value of $120,565, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $105,278 and $93,565.

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Salem County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.39%.

Housing

Property

$185,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,120

$16,874

Median Property Taxes

±$637

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Salem County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.1%

Homeownership

2020

59.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.1% of the housing units in Salem County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Salem County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207
Census Tract 213
Census Tract 201

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem County, NJ was Census Tract 207 with a value of $120,565, followed by Census Tract 213 and Census Tract 201, with respective values of $105,278 and $93,565.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Salem County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,234

Median Household Income

± $2,356

24.4k

Number of Households

± 1,040

In 2020, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Salem County, NJ declined from $64,234 from the previous year's value of $66,842.

The following chart displays the households in Salem County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2020, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.5% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (8.93%)
Worked At Home (4.33%)

In 2020, 82.6% of workers in Salem County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.93%) and those who worked at home (4.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem County, NJ have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Salem County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salem County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salem County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem County, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Salem County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.39%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem County, NJ (8.44k out of 61.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem County, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.8% of the children was living in poverty in Salem County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 266 in Salem County, NJ. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.83 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95% of the population of Salem County, NJ has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.668% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see 2836 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2722 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2974 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 855 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,836 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salem County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see an average of 2,836 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2,722 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Salem County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.02%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.668%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem County, NJ declined by 5.42% from 5.31% to 5.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.2 in Salem County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Salem County, NJ.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31% in Salem County, NJ.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Salem County, NJ.

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