Camden, NJ

Camden, New Jersey

Camden, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 3 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Camden has a population of 79,904.

The People and Families of Camden

In Camden, about 24% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Camden. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at Camden, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 83% of Camden is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Camden had a median family income of $24,612.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Camden gave more campaign money ($3,200) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Camden Housing

Owners occupy 46% of the housing units in Camden. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Camden is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Camden?

Commuting

In Camden, 68% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Camden, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Camden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Camden, NJ

Comparing Camden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Camden Almanac

Camden Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Camden Public Libraries

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Camden Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Camden residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Camden, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Camden Hospitals

OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1600 HADDON AVENUE
(856) 757-3500
Emergency Service: Yes

COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1 COOPER PLAZA
(856) 342-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Camden

Camden High Schools (2004)

CAMDEN HIGH
BAIRD & PARK BLVDS
856-966-5100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,395 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

WOODROW WILSON HIGH
31ST & FEDERAL STS
856-966-5300
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

BRIMM MEDICAL ARTS HIGH
1626 COPEWOOD STREET
856-966-2500
Serves 256 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

CREATIVE & PEFRMG ARTS HS
FILMORE AND CARL MILLER BLVD.
856-966-8955
Serves 196 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.1

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