Gloucester County, NJ

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Gloucester County Overview

302,621
TOTAL POPULATION
148,499
MALE POPULATION
154,122
FEMALE POPULATION
96.35
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.79
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,933
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,675
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$99,668
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,998
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
164,573
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gloucester County Area Codes

Race in Gloucester County

The most populous races in Gloucester County are White / Caucasian (237,645 | 78.5%), Black / African American (31,612 | 10.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (21,577 | 7.1%).
Race in Gloucester County
Race# Population% Population
Asian9,7963.2%
Black / African American31,61210.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific480.0%
Hispanic or Latino21,5777.1%
Native / Alaskan3430.1%
White / Caucasian237,64578.5%
Two or more Races13,8034.6%
Some other Race9,3743.1%
Total302,621100.0%

Ancestry in Gloucester County

The most populous ancestries reported in Gloucester County are Irish (75,392 | 24.9%), Italian (70,665 | 23.4%), German (52,272 | 17.3%), English (29,650 | 9.8%), and Polish (17,107 | 5.7%), together accounting for 81.0% of all Gloucester County residents.
Ancestry in Gloucester County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan350.0%
African1,0920.4%
Albanian800.0%
Alsatian230.0%
American8,5982.8%
Apache1860.1%
Arab1,3630.4%
Arapaho70.0%
Argentinean1970.1%
Armenian4070.1%
Australian170.0%
Austrian4800.2%
Belgian1530.1%
Bermudan90.0%
Bhutanese4870.2%
Blackfeet780.0%
Bolivian4540.2%
Brazilian3370.1%
British1,1130.4%
British West Indian1100.0%
Bulgarian100.0%
Burmese1,1060.4%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian2140.1%
Carpatho Rusyn30.0%
Celtic70.0%
Central American1,5740.5%
Central American Indian1320.0%
Cherokee3990.1%
Chickasaw840.0%
Chilean1050.0%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian8730.3%
Costa Rican300.0%
Creek100.0%
Croatian3390.1%
Cuban5960.2%
Czech4620.2%
Czechoslovakian3610.1%
Danish3110.1%
Delaware50.0%
Dominican1,4320.5%
Dutch2,0470.7%
Eastern European1,0920.4%
Ecuadorian2330.1%
Egyptian350.0%
English29,6509.8%
Ethiopian440.0%
European2,3330.8%
Filipino520.0%
Finnish2970.1%
French3,9291.3%
French Canadian6140.2%
German52,27217.3%
German Russian110.0%
Ghanaian2330.1%
Greek1,3950.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro550.0%
Guatemalan9840.3%
Guyanese1000.0%
Haitian7120.2%
Honduran760.0%
Hungarian2,3480.8%
Indian (Asian)1,7500.6%
Indonesian80.0%
Inupiat90.0%
Iranian2030.1%
Iraqi910.0%
Irish75,39224.9%
Iroquois30.0%
Israeli210.0%
Italian70,66523.4%
Jamaican1,0520.4%
Japanese3980.1%
Jordanian1660.1%
Korean2,7150.9%
Latvian610.0%
Lebanese2360.1%
Lithuanian1,9320.6%
Malaysian570.0%
Maltese250.0%
Mexican3,8701.3%
Mexican American Indian180.0%
Moroccan1910.1%
Native Hawaiian200.0%
Navajo470.0%
New Zealander220.0%
Nicaraguan1120.0%
Nigerian4150.1%
Northern European860.0%
Norwegian1,2140.4%
Paiute50.0%
Pakistani1380.1%
Palestinian1000.0%
Panamanian1100.0%
Pennsylvania German3860.1%
Peruvian1720.1%
Polish17,1075.7%
Portuguese6390.2%
Puerto Rican10,6573.5%
Romanian3650.1%
Russian2,4210.8%
Salvadoran2620.1%
Samoan150.0%
Scandinavian5110.2%
Scotch-Irish1,9000.6%
Scottish3,8351.3%
Senegalese10.0%
Serbian830.0%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic1860.1%
Slovak1,0460.4%
Slovene690.0%
Somali1050.0%
South African270.0%
South American2,4540.8%
South American Indian450.0%
Spaniard3490.1%
Spanish3600.1%
Sri Lankan1,0040.3%
Subsaharan African1,9450.6%
Swedish1,7540.6%
Swiss3630.1%
Syrian2170.1%
Thai3,3881.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2100.1%
Turkish5340.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander90.0%
Ukrainian1,8280.6%
Uruguayan170.0%
Venezuelan4030.1%
Vietnamese2490.1%
Welsh2,6010.9%
West Indian1630.1%
Yugoslavian760.0%
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Immigrants in Gloucester County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gloucester County came from Asia (7,265 | 2.4%), Latin America (5,668 | 1.9%), Europe (3,160 | 1.0%), South Central Asia (2,816 | 0.9%), and Caribbean (2,132 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.9% of all Gloucester County residents.
Immigrants in Gloucester County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan230.0%
Africa8980.3%
Argentina2160.1%
Asia7,2652.4%
Australia120.0%
Austria80.0%
Bangladesh1630.1%
Belarus170.0%
Belgium50.0%
Belize60.0%
Bolivia2600.1%
Brazil1820.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia730.0%
Cameroon130.0%
Canada5900.2%
Caribbean2,1320.7%
Central America1,8740.6%
Chile300.0%
China7080.2%
Colombia2810.1%
Costa Rica90.0%
Croatia800.0%
Cuba1080.0%
Czechoslovakia580.0%
Dominican Republic5640.2%
Eastern Africa1310.0%
Eastern Asia1,7140.6%
Eastern Europe9060.3%
Ecuador1170.0%
Egypt590.0%
El Salvador1280.0%
England2520.1%
Ethiopia370.0%
Europe3,1601.0%
France1570.1%
Germany4260.1%
Ghana1620.1%
Greece1880.1%
Grenada400.0%
Guatemala4890.2%
Guyana1440.1%
Haiti5170.2%
Hong Kong730.0%
Hungary490.0%
India2,1130.7%
Iran640.0%
Iraq780.0%
Ireland850.0%
Israel180.0%
Italy7380.2%
Jamaica7260.2%
Japan1780.1%
Jordan2100.1%
Kazakhstan790.0%
Korea8280.3%
Kuwait470.0%
Laos150.0%
Latin America5,6681.9%
Lebanon180.0%
Liberia250.0%
Lithuania120.0%
Malaysia60.0%
Mexico1,2420.4%
Middle Africa130.0%
Moldova430.0%
Morocco770.0%
Netherlands660.0%
Nigeria1230.0%
Northern Africa1410.1%
Northern Europe4990.2%
Oceania170.0%
Pakistan3710.1%
Peru650.0%
Philippines1,4170.5%
Poland2490.1%
Portugal300.0%
Romania500.0%
Russia1840.1%
Saudi Arabia220.0%
Scotland60.0%
Senegal10.0%
Serbia200.0%
Sierra Leone400.0%
Somalia490.0%
South Africa370.0%
South America1,6620.5%
South Central Asia2,8160.9%
South Eastern Asia1,7620.6%
Southern Europe1,0530.4%
Spain970.0%
Switzerland400.0%
Syria770.0%
Taiwan390.0%
Thailand360.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1330.0%
Turkey3950.1%
Ukraine810.0%
Uruguay60.0%
Venezuela3610.1%
Vietnam2150.1%
Western Africa5760.2%
Western Asia9650.3%
Western Europe7020.2%
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Sex and Age in Gloucester County

Sex and Age in Gloucester County

The most populous age groups in Gloucester County are 20 to 24 Years (11,211 | 7.5%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (11,190 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,787 (5.2%)7,331 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years9,524 (6.4%)9,421 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years9,385 (6.3%)8,695 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years10,795 (7.3%)10,222 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years11,211 (7.5%)10,523 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years9,475 (6.4%)8,983 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years9,357 (6.3%)9,266 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years9,089 (6.1%)9,568 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years9,443 (6.4%)9,915 (6.4%)
45 to 49 Years9,469 (6.4%)10,094 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years10,404 (7.0%)10,890 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years11,028 (7.4%)10,635 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years9,966 (6.7%)11,190 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years7,984 (5.4%)8,719 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years5,834 (3.9%)7,153 (4.6%)
75 to 79 Years3,576 (2.4%)4,600 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years2,187 (1.5%)3,117 (2.0%)
85 Years and over1,985 (1.3%)3,800 (2.5%)
Total148,499 (100.0%)154,122 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gloucester County

Median Family Size in Gloucester County

The median family size in Gloucester County is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (58,008 | 75.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,480 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gloucester County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58,008 (75.2%)3.30
Single Male/Father5,480 (7.1%)2.89
Single Female/Mother13,684 (17.7%)2.97
Total Families77,172 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Gloucester County

The median household size in Gloucester County is 2.70 persons per household, with married-couple households (58,008 | 52.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (32,824 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gloucester County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58,008 (52.7%)3.32
Single Male/Father5,480 (5.0%)3.30
Single Female/Mother13,684 (12.4%)3.27
Non-family32,824 (29.8%)1.27
Total Households109,996 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gloucester County

Out of a total of 109,996 households in Gloucester County, 77,172 (70.2%) are family households, while 32,824 (29.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 29,941, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 26,510.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gloucester County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-26,510 (24.1%)
2-Person Households29,941 (27.2%)5,283 (4.8%)
3-Person Households18,954 (17.2%)548 (0.5%)
4-Person Households17,136 (15.6%)245 (0.2%)
5-Person Households6,972 (6.3%)129 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,797 (2.5%)63 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,372 (1.3%)46 (0.0%)
Total77,172 (70.2%)32,824 (29.8%)

Female Fertility in Gloucester County

Fertility by Age in Gloucester County

Average fertility rate in Gloucester County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years46 (1.5%)5.0
20 to 34 years2,255 (71.7%)78.0
35 to 50 years845 (26.9%)27.0
Total3,146 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gloucester County

70.9% of women with births (3,146) in Gloucester County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 25.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gloucester County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,606 (71.2%)649 (28.8%)
35 to 50 years627 (74.2%)218 (25.8%)
Total2,231 (70.9%)915 (29.1%)

Fertility by Education in Gloucester County

Average fertility rate in Gloucester County is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 15.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gloucester County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School130 (4.1%)15.0
High School Diploma558 (17.7%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree996 (31.7%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree908 (28.9%)51.0
Graduate Degree554 (17.6%)60.0
Total3,146 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gloucester County

29.1% of women with births in Gloucester County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 62.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gloucester County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School49 (37.7%)81 (62.3%)
High School Diploma295 (52.9%)263 (47.1%)
College or Associate's Degree563 (56.5%)433 (43.5%)
Bachelor's Degree782 (86.1%)126 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree543 (98.0%)11 (2.0%)
Total2,231 (70.9%)915 (29.1%)

Income in Gloucester County

Income Overview in Gloucester County

Per Capita Income in Gloucester County is $45,933, while median incomes of families and households are $121,675 and $99,668 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income302,621$45,933
Median Family Income77,172$121,675
Mean Family Income77,172$143,690
Median Household Income109,996$99,668
Mean Household Income109,996$122,867
Income Deficit77,172$9,998
Wage / Income Gap (%)302,62132.94%
Wage / Income Gap ($)302,62167.06¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index302,6210.42

Earnings by Sex in Gloucester County

Average Earnings in Gloucester County are $52,325, $62,632 for men and $42,004 for women, a difference of 32.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Gloucester County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male87,541 (51.4%)$62,632
Female82,916 (48.6%)$42,004
Total170,457 (100.0%)$52,325

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gloucester County

The most common earnings brackets in Gloucester County are $100,000+ for men (22,905 | 26.2%) and $100,000+ for women (10,297 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gloucester County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,095 (4.7%)3,986 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,185 (2.5%)3,427 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,753 (3.1%)2,855 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,758 (2.0%)2,974 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,853 (2.1%)3,067 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,585 (1.8%)2,357 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,818 (2.1%)3,009 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999831 (0.9%)1,807 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,623 (1.8%)1,999 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,634 (1.9%)2,002 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,601 (3.0%)4,147 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,180 (3.6%)4,125 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,221 (3.7%)4,004 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,129 (3.6%)3,586 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,349 (3.8%)3,237 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,845 (3.3%)3,154 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,825 (7.8%)7,071 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,487 (7.4%)5,795 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,864 (14.7%)10,017 (12.1%)
$100,000+22,905 (26.2%)10,297 (12.4%)
Total87,541 (100.0%)82,916 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County

Average earnings in Gloucester County are $72,360 for men and $51,129 for women, a difference of 29.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,651, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,819. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,579, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,146.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,819$27,146
High School Diploma$58,227$33,462
College or Associate's Degree$67,644$44,520
Bachelor's Degree$87,013$67,267
Graduate Degree$109,651$82,579
Total$72,360$51,129

Family Income in Gloucester County

Family Income Brackets in Gloucester County

According to the Gloucester County family income data, there are 17,750 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 695 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gloucester County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2351.6%
$10,000 to $14,9996950.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8522.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4703.2%
$35,000 to $49,9994,6306.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999,80112.7%
$75,000 to $99,99910,11013.1%
$100,000 to $149,99917,75023.0%
$150,000 to $199,99912,34816.0%
$200,000+16,20621.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gloucester County

6-person families (2,322 | 3.0%) account for the highest median family income in Gloucester County with $178,800 per family, while 2-person families (32,193 | 41.7%) have the highest median income of $47,272 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gloucester County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32,193 (41.7%)$94,544
3-Person Families18,828 (24.4%)$128,040
4-Person Families16,102 (20.9%)$157,638
5-Person Families6,704 (8.7%)$152,000
6-Person Families2,322 (3.0%)$178,800
7+ Person Families1,023 (1.3%)$176,250
Total77,172 (100.0%)$121,675

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gloucester County

The median family income in Gloucester County is $121,675, with families comprising 3+ earners (12,228) having the highest median family income of $185,298, while families with no earners (10,088) have the lowest median family income of $60,371, accounting for 15.9% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gloucester County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10,088 (13.1%)$60,371
1 Earner21,026 (27.3%)$84,048
2 Earners33,830 (43.8%)$145,957
3+ Earners12,228 (15.9%)$185,298
Total77,172 (100.0%)$121,675

Household Income in Gloucester County

Household Income Brackets in Gloucester County

With 22,549 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Gloucester County, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 2,640 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gloucester County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,3003.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6402.4%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9504.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996,3805.8%
$35,000 to $49,9998,9108.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915,39914.0%
$75,000 to $99,99913,53012.3%
$100,000 to $149,99922,54920.5%
$150,000 to $199,99914,29913.0%
$200,000+17,92916.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gloucester County

The median household income in Gloucester County is $99,668, with the highest median household income of $120,433 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 45,722 households (41.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,818, with 2,094 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gloucester County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,094 (1.9%)$51,818
25 to 44 Years32,367 (29.4%)$116,102
45 to 64 Years45,722 (41.6%)$120,433
65+ Years29,813 (27.1%)$62,340
Total109,996 (100.0%)$99,668

Poverty in Gloucester County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester County

With 6.9% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of Gloucester County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,015 males (13.1%) and 1,491 females (11.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,015 (13.1%)492 (6.7%)
5 Years109 (5.5%)98 (6.3%)
6 to 11 Years1,034 (9.4%)833 (7.5%)
12 to 14 Years554 (9.5%)276 (5.4%)
15 Years148 (7.6%)207 (9.5%)
16 and 17 Years135 (3.1%)179 (4.7%)
18 to 24 Years1,752 (12.7%)1,491 (11.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,224 (6.5%)1,600 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years882 (4.8%)1,719 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,022 (5.1%)1,258 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years986 (4.7%)1,804 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years572 (4.2%)1,093 (7.0%)
75 Years and over617 (8.1%)1,131 (10.1%)
Total10,050 (6.9%)12,181 (8.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester County

According to the poverty statistics in Gloucester County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.9% of males and 95.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,733 (86.9%)6,814 (93.3%)
5 Years1,880 (94.5%)1,454 (93.7%)
6 to 11 Years9,988 (90.6%)10,205 (92.4%)
12 to 14 Years5,264 (90.5%)4,849 (94.6%)
15 Years1,789 (92.4%)1,963 (90.5%)
16 and 17 Years4,235 (96.9%)3,611 (95.3%)
18 to 24 Years12,036 (87.3%)11,601 (88.6%)
25 to 34 Years17,579 (93.5%)16,629 (91.2%)
35 to 44 Years17,650 (95.2%)17,764 (91.2%)
45 to 54 Years18,822 (94.9%)19,719 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years19,933 (95.3%)19,951 (91.7%)
65 to 74 Years13,125 (95.8%)14,634 (93.0%)
75 Years and over6,965 (91.9%)10,081 (89.9%)
Total135,999 (93.1%)139,275 (92.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gloucester County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gloucester County show that 1.8% or 1,020 of the total 58,008 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 5.2%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 257 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gloucester County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32,759 (98.2%)603 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children19,682 (98.7%)257 (1.3%)
3 or 4 Children4,217 (96.7%)142 (3.3%)
5 or more Children330 (94.8%)18 (5.2%)
Total56,988 (98.2%)1,020 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gloucester County

According to the poverty data in Gloucester County, 4.7% or 260 single-father households and 16.5% or 2,258 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (6.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 330 households (31.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gloucester County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children104 (3.8%)321 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children122 (5.6%)1,607 (23.2%)
3 or 4 Children34 (6.3%)330 (31.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total260 (4.7%)2,258 (16.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gloucester County

The poverty data for Gloucester County shows that 1,020 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 2,518 of the single-parent households (13.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (5.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 364 household (22.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gloucester County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children603 (1.8%)425 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children257 (1.3%)1,729 (19.0%)
3 or 4 Children142 (3.3%)364 (22.8%)
5 or more Children18 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,020 (1.8%)2,518 (13.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Gloucester County

Employment by Class of Employer in Gloucester County

Among the 152,194 employed individuals in Gloucester County, private company employees (104,223 | 68.5%), local government employees (15,255 | 10.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,350 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gloucester County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees104,22368.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3392.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,8893.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,3508.1%
Local Government Employees15,25510.0%
State Government Employees6,0884.0%
Federal Government Employees3,9752.6%
Unpaid Family Workers750.1%
Total152,194100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gloucester County

According to the labor force statistics for Gloucester County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (246,367), 66.8% or 164,573 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 8,558 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.4% or 16,317 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.0% or 1,152 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,779 (40.1%)1,152 (17.0%)
20 to 24 Years16,800 (77.3%)1,546 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years16,317 (88.4%)897 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years16,090 (86.4%)837 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years33,301 (87.6%)1,265 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years35,709 (87.4%)1,357 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years16,681 (77.0%)584 (3.5%)
60 to 64 Years13,011 (61.5%)494 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,669 (29.2%)407 (4.7%)
75 Years and over1,291 (6.7%)74 (5.7%)
Total164,573 (66.8%)8,558 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County

According to labor force statistics for Gloucester County, 82.6% of individuals (131,146) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (158,772) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 5,377 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.1% or 55,301 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.7% or 443 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,095 (64.9%)683 (8.7%)
High School Diploma33,140 (74.3%)2,988 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree37,616 (83.7%)1,348 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,301 (90.1%)1,841 (3.0%)
Total131,146 (82.6%)6,510 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gloucester County are Community & Social Service (18,806 | 12.1%), Management (18,734 | 12.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,884 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (12,135 | 7.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (9,577 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gloucester County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gloucester County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.4%), Computers & Mathematics (76.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.8%), and Health Technologists (72.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,334 (60.5%)7,400 (39.5%)
Business & Financial4,843 (51.4%)4,579 (48.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,229 (75.5%)2,348 (24.5%)
Computers & Mathematics3,485 (76.9%)1,045 (23.1%)
Architecture & Engineering2,889 (87.4%)418 (12.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science855 (49.1%)885 (50.9%)
Community & Social Service 5,615 (29.9%)13,191 (70.1%)
Education, Arts & Media895 (33.6%)1,771 (66.4%)
Legal Services & Support645 (35.5%)1,170 (64.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,941 (24.2%)9,194 (75.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,134 (51.8%)1,056 (48.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,500 (27.2%)9,384 (72.8%)
Health Technologists2,364 (27.3%)6,288 (72.7%)
Total (Category)32,521 (46.8%)36,902 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gloucester County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,547 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (4,103 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (3,785 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (3,614 | 2.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (3,216 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Gloucester County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gloucester County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.9%), Security & Protection (82.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.8%), Personal Care & Service (70.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support405 (11.2%)3,209 (88.8%)
Security & Protection3,111 (82.2%)674 (17.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,438 (80.3%)353 (19.7%)
Law Enforcement1,673 (83.9%)321 (16.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,454 (37.5%)4,093 (62.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,189 (68.1%)1,027 (31.9%)
Personal Care & Service1,209 (29.5%)2,894 (70.5%)
Total (Category)9,368 (44.1%)11,897 (55.9%)
Total (Overall)80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gloucester County are Office & Administration (18,290 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (16,711 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gloucester County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,614 (51.5%)8,097 (48.4%)
Office & Administration4,272 (23.4%)14,018 (76.6%)
Total (Category)12,886 (36.8%)22,115 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gloucester County are Construction & Extraction (7,543 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,347 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (207 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gloucester County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry160 (77.3%)47 (22.7%)
Construction & Extraction7,221 (95.7%)322 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,249 (98.2%)98 (1.8%)
Total (Category)12,630 (96.4%)467 (3.6%)
Total (Overall)80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gloucester County are Transportation (5,961 | 3.8%), Material Moving (5,902 | 3.8%), and Production (5,142 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gloucester County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gloucester County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,720 (72.4%)1,422 (27.7%)
Transportation4,603 (77.2%)1,358 (22.8%)
Material Moving4,394 (74.5%)1,508 (25.6%)
Total (Category)12,717 (74.8%)4,288 (25.2%)
Total (Overall)80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gloucester County

Employment Industries in Gloucester County

The major employment industries in Gloucester County include Health Care & Social Assistance (23,373 | 15.0%), Educational Services (19,077 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (18,444 | 11.8%), Professional & Scientific (11,945 | 7.7%), and Manufacturing (11,358 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Gloucester County

Employment Industries by Sex in Gloucester County

The Gloucester County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.2%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (83.8%), and Utilities (82.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.0%), Enterprise Management (74.2%), and Educational Services (71.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gloucester County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting244 (73.7%)87 (26.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction88 (83.8%)17 (16.2%)
Construction9,761 (90.2%)1,060 (9.8%)
Manufacturing7,716 (67.9%)3,642 (32.1%)
Wholesale Trade3,905 (68.2%)1,823 (31.8%)
Retail Trade9,495 (51.5%)8,949 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,293 (71.6%)2,493 (28.4%)
Utilities1,914 (82.5%)406 (17.5%)
Information1,712 (61.3%)1,081 (38.7%)
Finance & Insurance4,593 (49.8%)4,629 (50.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,307 (57.6%)961 (42.4%)
Professional & Scientific6,739 (56.4%)5,206 (43.6%)
Enterprise Management39 (25.8%)112 (74.2%)
Administrative & Support2,819 (56.1%)2,207 (43.9%)
Educational Services5,425 (28.4%)13,652 (71.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,615 (24.0%)17,758 (76.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,735 (61.6%)1,082 (38.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,659 (45.0%)4,468 (55.0%)
Public Administration4,574 (60.8%)2,954 (39.2%)
Total80,122 (51.4%)75,669 (48.6%)

Education in Gloucester County

School Enrollment in Gloucester County

The most common levels of schooling among the 76,082 students in Gloucester County are college / undergraduate (18,871 | 24.8%), high school (15,661 | 20.6%), and middle school (14,890 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Gloucester County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,3885.8%
Kindergarten4,0635.3%
Elementary School13,67618.0%
Middle School14,89019.6%
High School15,66120.6%
College / Undergraduate18,87124.8%
Graduate / Professional4,5336.0%
Total76,082100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gloucester County

Out of a total of 76,082 students who are enrolled in schools in Gloucester County, 12,173 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 63,909 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,364 (44.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,859 (90.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gloucester County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,704 (55.5%)1,364 (44.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old15,718 (88.3%)2,085 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,859 (90.5%)1,658 (9.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10,471 (87.1%)1,553 (12.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,557 (89.4%)780 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,163 (74.1%)2,850 (25.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,132 (77.4%)913 (22.6%)
35 Years and over2,309 (70.5%)966 (29.5%)
Total63,909 (84.0%)12,173 (16.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gloucester County

Business (16,033 | 20.6%), education (11,455 | 14.7%), science & technology (9,553 | 12.2%), social sciences (5,020 | 6.4%), and arts & humanities (4,764 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 77,999 individuals in Gloucester County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gloucester County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,4364.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1545.3%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2622.9%
Psychology4,6005.9%
Social Sciences5,0206.4%
Engineering4,3715.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2230.3%
Science & Technology9,55312.2%
Business16,03320.6%
Education11,45514.7%
Literature & Languages2,8333.6%
Liberal Arts & History3,8524.9%
Visual & Performing Arts2,2622.9%
Communications3,1814.1%
Arts & Humanities4,7646.1%
Total77,999100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gloucester County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gloucester County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gloucester County are males with 2 vehicles (34,051, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (31,118, making up 47.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gloucester County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,213 (1.5%)1,368 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle8,706 (11.1%)11,362 (15.7%)
2 Vehicles34,051 (43.5%)31,118 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles18,888 (24.1%)16,775 (23.2%)
4 Vehicles10,156 (13.0%)7,785 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles5,242 (6.7%)4,052 (5.6%)
Total78,256 (100.0%)72,460 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gloucester County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gloucester County are 30 to 34 minutes (18,895 commuters, 14.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (17,121 commuters, 12.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (16,413 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Gloucester County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,6262.7%
5 to 9 Minutes12,0648.9%
10 to 14 Minutes15,45211.5%
15 to 19 Minutes16,41312.2%
20 to 24 Minutes17,12112.7%
25 to 29 Minutes9,3706.9%
30 to 34 Minutes18,89514.0%
35 to 39 Minutes5,4804.1%
40 to 44 Minutes7,0435.2%
45 to 59 Minutes15,22611.3%
60 to 89 Minutes10,1727.5%
90 or more Minutes4,1173.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gloucester County

The most common commute times in Gloucester County are 30 to 34 minutes (10,239 commuters, 14.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,162 commuters, 14.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gloucester County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,883 (2.7%)1,743 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,150 (7.3%)6,914 (10.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,234 (10.2%)8,218 (12.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,251 (10.3%)9,162 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,153 (11.6%)8,968 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,467 (7.7%)3,903 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes10,239 (14.5%)8,656 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,102 (4.4%)2,378 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,764 (5.3%)3,279 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes9,426 (13.4%)5,800 (9.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,219 (8.8%)3,953 (6.1%)
90 or more Minutes2,654 (3.8%)1,463 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gloucester County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gloucester County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,513, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (9,875, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gloucester County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,382 (6.2%)1,598 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,957 (5.6%)1,137 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,835 (6.9%)2,485 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8,611 (12.2%)5,072 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,138 (11.5%)6,070 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,513 (13.5%)9,875 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,900 (9.8%)9,397 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM7,065 (10.0%)9,136 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,834 (4.0%)4,480 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,366 (4.8%)3,891 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,230 (1.7%)2,411 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM942 (1.3%)1,011 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,124 (5.9%)3,836 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,645 (6.6%)4,038 (6.3%)
Total70,542 (100.0%)64,437 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Ownership in Gloucester County

Of the total 109,996 dwellings in Gloucester County, owner-occupied units account for 87,641 (79.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 22,355 (20.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gloucester County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units87,64179.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22,35520.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units109,996100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Household Size in Gloucester County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26,51024.1%
2-Person Household35,22432.0%
3-Person Household19,50217.7%
4+ Person Household28,76026.2%
Total Housing Units109,996100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gloucester County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,131 (64.6%)9,379 (35.4%)
2-Person Household29,635 (84.1%)5,589 (15.9%)
3-Person Household16,194 (83.0%)3,308 (17.0%)
4+ Person Household24,681 (85.8%)4,079 (14.2%)
Total Housing Units87,641 (79.7%)22,355 (20.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gloucester County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,932 (65.6%)2,059 (34.4%)
High School Diploma23,256 (75.2%)7,687 (24.8%)
College/Associate Degree23,990 (76.2%)7,471 (23.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher36,463 (87.6%)5,138 (12.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gloucester County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15,73914.3%
35 to 44 Years18,72217.0%
45 to 54 Years21,65219.7%
55 to 64 Years24,07021.9%
65 to 74 Years17,55816.0%
75 to 84 Years8,3107.5%
85 Years and Over3,9453.6%
Total109,996100.0%

Housing Finances in Gloucester County

Median Income by Occupancy in Gloucester County

Median Income by Occupancy in Gloucester County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied87,641 (79.7%)$115,261
Renter-Occupied22,355 (20.3%)$49,853
Average109,996 (100.0%)$99,668

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gloucester County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gloucester County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,246 (1.4%)712 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999605 (0.7%)765 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999821 (0.9%)1,832 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999855 (1.0%)1,265 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,632 (1.9%)1,217 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,859 (4.4%)2,546 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,999 (6.8%)2,871 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,318 (12.9%)4,084 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,150 (12.7%)2,375 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,024 (22.9%)2,564 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more30,132 (34.4%)2,124 (9.5%)
Total87,641 (100.0%)22,355 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gloucester County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gloucester County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300831 (0.9%)771 (3.5%)
$300 to $4991,103 (1.3%)976 (4.4%)
$500 to $7995,418 (6.2%)1,007 (4.5%)
$800 to $9998,015 (9.1%)1,771 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,715 (20.2%)7,149 (32.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99916,417 (18.7%)5,817 (26.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915,337 (17.5%)2,641 (11.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9999,080 (10.4%)925 (4.1%)
$3,000 or more13,725 (15.7%)402 (1.8%)
Total87,641 (100.0%)22,355 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gloucester County

Housing Structures in Gloucester County

Housing Structures in Gloucester County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached81,98274.5%
Single Unit, Attached8,4207.6%
2 Unit Apartments1,9721.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3503.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,6033.3%
10 or more Apartments8,0597.3%
Mobile Home / Other2,6102.4%
Total109,996100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gloucester County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gloucester County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached76,600 (93.4%)5,382 (6.6%)
Single Unit, Attached6,624 (78.7%)1,796 (21.3%)
2 Unit Apartments233 (11.8%)1,739 (88.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments569 (17.0%)2,781 (83.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,142 (31.7%)2,461 (68.3%)
10 or more Apartments279 (3.5%)7,780 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other2,194 (84.1%)416 (15.9%)
Total87,641 (79.7%)22,355 (20.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gloucester County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gloucester County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room28 (0.0%)701 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,501 (1.7%)5,632 (25.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,826 (16.9%)10,361 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms31,634 (36.1%)3,984 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms39,652 (45.2%)1,677 (7.5%)
Total87,641 (100.0%)22,355 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gloucester County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gloucester County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas71,056 (81.1%)13,790 (61.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,518 (1.7%)450 (2.0%)
Electricity5,208 (5.9%)6,306 (28.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene8,791 (10.0%)1,437 (6.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)88 (0.4%)
All other Fuels948 (1.1%)214 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used120 (0.1%)70 (0.3%)
Total87,641 (100.0%)22,355 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gloucester County

Household Vehicle Usage in Gloucester County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,269 (2.6%)3,267 (14.6%)
1 Vehicle20,915 (23.9%)10,385 (46.5%)
2 Vehicles39,128 (44.7%)6,470 (28.9%)
3 or more Vehicles25,329 (28.9%)2,233 (10.0%)
Total87,641 (100.0%)22,355 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gloucester County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gloucester County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28,29259,349
Median Property Value$236,400$277,900
Median Household Income$79,937$24,233
Monthly Housing Costs$1,013$13,659
Real Estate Taxes$7,323$1,407

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,789 (6.3%)1,052 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999981 (3.5%)683 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,197 (60.8%)32,651 (55.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,226 (25.5%)20,160 (34.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999723 (2.6%)3,986 (6.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999240 (0.9%)541 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more136 (0.5%)276 (0.5%)
Total28,292 (100.0%)59,349 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,098 (3.9%)2,318 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,257 (8.0%)753 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,345 (8.3%)1,051 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,771 (9.8%)1,514 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,920 (17.4%)3,228 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,923 (13.9%)6,398 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,079 (17.9%)7,227 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more5,899 (20.8%)14,945 (25.2%)
Total28,292 (100.0%)59,349 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gloucester County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gloucester County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,624 (34.0%)132,139 (222.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,837 (20.6%)27,365 (46.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,468 (12.3%)16,057 (27.1%)
4.0x or more9,153 (32.4%)6,085 (10.2%)
Total28,292 (100.0%)59,349 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gloucester County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800227 (0.8%)242 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499221 (0.8%)360 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49925,319 (89.5%)498 (0.8%)
Total28,292 (100.0%)59,349 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gloucester County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years18,421 (98.5%)281 (1.5%)
6 to 18 Years49,682 (97.9%)1,045 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years27,718 (95.0%)1,472 (5.0%)
26 to 34 Years30,146 (90.8%)3,042 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years34,722 (91.4%)3,248 (8.6%)
45 to 54 Years38,684 (94.9%)2,066 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years41,079 (96.3%)1,595 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years29,291 (99.6%)133 (0.4%)
75 Years and older18,747 (99.8%)47 (0.3%)
Total288,490 (95.7%)12,929 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gloucester County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gloucester County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born18,421 (98.5%)281 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen49,682 (97.9%)1,045 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27,718 (95.0%)1,472 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gloucester County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gloucester County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00016,839 (92.7%)1,323 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99927,375 (93.6%)1,868 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99932,202 (94.2%)1,968 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99931,607 (94.1%)1,995 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over176,037 (96.9%)5,624 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,559 (29.7%)13,537 (72.4%)
6 to 18 Years12,245 (24.1%)39,317 (77.5%)
19 to 25 Years4,119 (14.1%)24,460 (83.8%)
25 to 34 Years5,594 (16.9%)25,420 (76.6%)
35 to 44 Years4,722 (12.4%)30,774 (81.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,281 (13.0%)34,515 (84.7%)
55 to 64 Years8,460 (19.8%)35,281 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years27,926 (94.9%)19,760 (67.2%)
75 Years and over18,459 (98.2%)12,549 (66.8%)
Total92,365 (30.6%)235,613 (78.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gloucester County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gloucester County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (0.8%)25 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,728 (6.9%)1,090 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,047 (8.8%)2,169 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years7,222 (12.2%)7,121 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,639 (26.6%)3,287 (20.9%)
75 Years and over3,275 (43.2%)5,490 (49.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gloucester County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gloucester County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (0.4%)25 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years147 (0.6%)146 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years424 (1.2%)338 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,501 (2.5%)916 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,401 (10.2%)658 (4.2%)
75 Years and over2,011 (26.5%)1,977 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gloucester County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years235 (0.9%)216 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years548 (1.6%)398 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,314 (2.2%)1,434 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years646 (4.7%)695 (4.4%)
75 Years and over426 (5.6%)965 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gloucester County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,460 (5.8%)844 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,359 (6.9%)1,468 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,883 (4.9%)3,008 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years924 (6.8%)666 (4.2%)
75 Years and over942 (12.4%)1,697 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gloucester County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years189 (0.7%)155 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years273 (0.8%)460 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,256 (5.5%)4,139 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,255 (16.5%)2,468 (15.7%)
75 Years and over1,929 (25.4%)4,069 (36.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gloucester County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years369 (1.5%)214 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years437 (1.3%)324 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,248 (2.1%)1,149 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years680 (5.0%)574 (3.6%)
75 Years and over864 (11.4%)1,741 (15.5%)

Technology Access in Gloucester County

Computing Device Access in Gloucester County

Computing Device Access in Gloucester County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop93,61785.1%
Smartphone97,94189.0%
Tablet75,68668.8%
No Computing Device5,1964.7%
Total109,996100.0%

Internet Access in Gloucester County

Internet Access in Gloucester County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1280.1%
Broadband Home90,13081.9%
Cellular Data Only9,3768.5%
Satellite Internet4,0463.7%
No Internet9,2838.4%
Total109,996100.0%

Gloucester County Summary

Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the county's population was 288,288, making it the 14th-most populous of the state's 21 counties. Its county seat is Woodbury. The county is named for Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester, who was the third son of King Charles I of England.

History

Gloucester County was formed on May 17, 1686, as part of West Jersey, a proprietary colony of England. It was created from portions of Salem County, which had been established in 1694. The county was named for Henry Stuart, Duke of Gloucester, who was the third son of King Charles I of England.
The county was originally divided into eight townships: Deptford, Gloucester, Greenwich, Woolwich, Franklin, Monroe, Washington, and Woolwich. In 1714, the townships of Franklin and Washington were annexed to Salem County. In 1798, the townships of Monroe and Woolwich were annexed to Salem County. In 1844, the townships of Deptford and Greenwich were annexed to Salem County.

Geography

Gloucester County is located in the southwestern part of New Jersey, in the Delaware Valley region. It is bounded by the Delaware River to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the counties of Camden, Burlington, and Salem to the north. The county has a total area of 677 square miles, of which 645 square miles is land and 32 square miles is water.
The highest point in the county is located in the township of Franklin, at an elevation of 180 feet above sea level. The lowest point is located in the township of Woolwich, at an elevation of sea level.

Economy

The economy of Gloucester County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is home to a number of large employers, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and the U.S. Navy.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to a number of farms, including dairy farms, vegetable farms, and fruit farms. The county is also home to a number of wineries and vineyards.
Manufacturing is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to a number of manufacturing companies, including chemical companies, pharmaceutical companies, and food processing companies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 288,288 people, 106,717 households, and 75,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 447.3 inhabitants per square mile. There were 115,945 housing units at an average density of 179.9 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.2% White, 11.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 106,717 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $68,845, and the median income for a family was $79,890. Males had a median income of $54,890 versus $41,945 for females. The per capita income for the county was $30,890. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gloucester County?
Total Population of Gloucester County is 302,621.
What is the Total Male Population of Gloucester County?
Total Male Population of Gloucester County is 148,499.
What is the Total Female Population of Gloucester County?
Total Female Population of Gloucester County is 154,122.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gloucester County?
There are 96.35 Males per 100 Females in Gloucester County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gloucester County?
There are 103.79 Females per 100 Males in Gloucester County.
What is the Median Population Age in Gloucester County?
Median Population Age in Gloucester County is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gloucester County
Average Family Size in Gloucester County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gloucester County
Average Household Size in Gloucester County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gloucester County?
Per Capita income in Gloucester County is $45,933.
What is the Median Family Income in Gloucester County?
Median Family Income in Gloucester County is $121,675.
What is the Median Household income in Gloucester County?
Median Household Income in Gloucester County is $99,668.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gloucester County?
Income or Wage Gap in Gloucester County is 32.9%.
Women in Gloucester County earn 67.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gloucester County?
Family Income Deficit in Gloucester County is $9,998.
Families that are below poverty line in Gloucester County earn $9,998 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gloucester County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gloucester County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gloucester County?
There are 164,573 People in the Labor Forcein in Gloucester County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gloucester County?
66.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Gloucester County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gloucester County?
Unemployment Rate in Gloucester County is 5.2%.