Camden, NJ Demographics

A map of Camden's Population by Race

Camden, New Jersey had a population of 71,791 in 2020. It was 4.1% White, 38.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, 52.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Camden, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is the 8th most populous. 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's White Population

2,922 residents of Camden identify as White, or 4.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Camden considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #700 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Camden is less White than neighboring Woodlynne (12.1% White), Collingswood (72% White), Oaklyn (79.8% White), Audubon Park (93.5% White), and Gloucester City (70.6% White).

Camden's Black Population

27,800 residents of Camden identify as Black, or 38.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Camden considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Black than neighboring Woodlynne (31.7% Black), Collingswood (8.9% Black), Oaklyn (4.5% Black), Audubon Park (0.9% Black), and Gloucester City (5.6% Black).

Camden's Asian Population

1,229 residents of Camden identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Camden slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #458 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Asian than neighboring Audubon Park (0.4% Asian). Camden is less Asian than neighboring Woodlynne (8.9% Asian), Collingswood (2.5% Asian), Oaklyn (2.4% Asian), and Gloucester City (3.7% Asian).

Camden's Hispanic Population

37,912 residents of Camden identify as Hispanic, or 52.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Camden considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodlynne (44.5% Hispanic), Collingswood (11.5% Hispanic), Oaklyn (9.2% Hispanic), Audubon Park (2.7% Hispanic), and Gloucester City (15% Hispanic).

Camden's Native American/Other Population

452 residents of Camden identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Camden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oaklyn (0.3% Native American/Other), Audubon Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Gloucester City (0.5% Native American/Other). Camden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Collingswood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Camden's Multiracial Population

1,476 residents of Camden identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Camden roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Camden is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Camden is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodlynne (2.2% Multiracial), Collingswood (4.2% Multiracial), Oaklyn (3.9% Multiracial), Audubon Park (2.2% Multiracial), and Gloucester City (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.