Camden, NJ Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	38,259	37,912	53.5%	52.8%
Black	27,387	27,800	38.3%	38.7%
White	2,665	2,922	3.7%	4.1%
Multiracial	1,637	1,476	2.3%	2.1%
Asian	1,196	1,229	1.7%	1.7%
Native American/Other	352	452	0.5%	0.6%

Camden, New Jersey has an estimated population of 71,496, a less than 1% change from the 71,791 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.5% Hispanic, 38.3% Black, 3.7% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Camden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Camden is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Camden, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Camden is ranked the 9th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Camden was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Camden's White Population

2,665 residents of Camden, or 3.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Camden is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Camden ranks 700th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Camden is less White than neighboring Woodlynne (14.6% White), Collingswood (76.3% White), Oaklyn (81.5% White), Audubon Park (92.8% White), and Gloucester City (58.7% White).

Camden's Black Population

27,387 residents of Camden, or 38.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Camden is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Camden ranks 14th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.3%.

Camden is more Black than neighboring Woodlynne (25.5% Black), Collingswood (8.4% Black), Oaklyn (2.3% Black), Audubon Park (1.3% Black), and Gloucester City (9.4% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

1,196 residents of Camden, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Camden is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Camden ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring Collingswood (1.3% Asian), Oaklyn (1.4% Asian), and Audubon Park (0% Asian). Camden is less Asian than neighboring Woodlynne (7% Asian), and Gloucester City (3.4% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

38,259 residents of Camden, or 53.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Camden is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Camden ranks 21st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Camden's population has increased from 52.8% to 53.5%.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlynne (48.6% Hispanic), Collingswood (7.5% Hispanic), Oaklyn (7.6% Hispanic), Audubon Park (1.2% Hispanic), and Gloucester City (25.1% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

352 residents of Camden, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Camden is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Camden ranks 301st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Camden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Collingswood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Audubon Park (0% Native American/Other). Camden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlynne (3.1% Native American/Other), and Oaklyn (0.7% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

1,637 residents of Camden, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Camden is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Camden ranks 600th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Camden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Camden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Camden is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlynne (1.3% Multiracial). Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Collingswood (6.2% Multiracial), Oaklyn (6.5% Multiracial), Audubon Park (4.7% Multiracial), and Gloucester City (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.