Salem County's estimated 2026 population is 66,620 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Salem County is the 21st largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 65,983 and has seen a growth of 0.97% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 41 years
There are 50,961 adults, (12,459 of whom are seniors) in Salem County.
Female: 33,200 (50.9%)
Male: 32,075 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Salem County includes 72.65% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 4.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,420 | 72.65% |
| Black or African American | 9,595 | 14.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,548 | 6.97% |
| Other race | 2,884 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 632 | 0.97% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.11% |
Salem County's average per capita income is $53,839. Household income levels show a median of $79,960. The poverty rate stands at 12.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $123,497 | - |
| Families | $100,761 | $121,044 |
| Households | $79,960 | $101,600 |
| Non Families | $41,376 | $61,748 |
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