Salem County, NJ — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
64,973
Male
31,886
49.1%
Female
33,087
50.9%
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
3.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher16.7%
High School or Higher43.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.9%
Married
38.8%
Salem County, NJ has a population of 64,973 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 74.1% of the population. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.0% of residents are foreign-born.