New Jersey Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,275 (100%) |
| Population Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,960 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,283 |
| Median Home Value | $239,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,732 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,635 (63.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,211 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,886 (10.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,846 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 15,827 (63.7%) |
The table below compares Salem County to the other 21 counties and county equivalents in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 21 | 1st |
| Population Density | # 21 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 20 | 10th |
| Per Capita Income | # 21 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 15 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
