Gloucester County Summary

Life in Gloucester County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gloucester County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gloucester County:

  • The population in Gloucester County is 302,621.

  • The median home value in Gloucester County is $334,596.

  • The median income in Gloucester County is $99,668.

  • The median rent in Gloucester County is $1,435.

  • The unemployment rate in Gloucester County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Gloucester County is 7.5%.

  • The average high in Gloucester County is 70.1° and there are 102.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gloucester County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gloucester County

Glassboro, NJ Population 23,014

Williamstown, NJ Population 14,770

Woodbury, NJ Population 9,981

Pitman, NJ Population 8,805

Clayton, NJ Population 8,801

Paulsboro, NJ Population 6,195

Beckett, NJ Population 5,496

Mullica Hill, NJ Population 4,454

Oak Valley, NJ Population 4,346

Westville, NJ Population 4,276

Richwood, NJ Population 3,656

Gibbstown, NJ Population 3,471

Woodbury Heights, NJ Population 3,092

National Park, NJ Population 3,028

Turnersville, NJ Population 2,989

Swedesboro, NJ Population 2,706

Wenonah, NJ Population 2,213

Newfield, NJ Population 1,830

Victory Lakes, NJ Population 1,322

Map Of Gloucester County

Gloucester County, NJ Weather

  • The average high in Gloucester County is 70.1°.

  • There are 85.56 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 102.8 inches of rain each year with 6.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:59 hours of sun each day in Gloucester County.

StatGloucester County
Mean High70.1
Nice Days85.56
Rainfall102.8
Snowfall6.8
Sunny_hours4:59
70.1°
Average High
102.8
Inches of Rain

Gloucester County Photos

Clayton High Schoolc Claytonc New Jersey
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The Gill Housec Paulsboroc Gloucester County
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The Paul Housec Paulsboroc Gloucester County
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Broadway Pitman Grove
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Gloucester County Demographics

Population over time in Gloucester County

The current population in Gloucester County is 302,621. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 300,821 3.1%
2021 291,745 0.2%
2020 291,165 -

Gender in Gloucester County

  • Gloucester County is 50.9% female with 154,122 female residents.

  • Gloucester County is 49.1% male with 148,499 male residents.

Female
50.9% (154,122)
Male
49.1% (148,499)
Gender Gloucester County NJ USA
Female 50.9% 50.7% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gloucester County

Gloucester County is:

  • 76.3% White with 230,995 White residents.

  • 10.0% African American with 30,333 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 132 American Indian residents.

  • 3.2% Asian with 9,724 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 48 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,269 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 8,543 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.1% Hispanic with 21,577 Hispanic residents.

White
76.3% (230,995)
African American
10.0% (30,333)
American Indian
0.0% (132)
Asian
3.2% (9,724)
Hawaiian
0.0% (48)
Other
0.4% (1,269)
Two Or More
2.8% (8,543)
Hispanic
7.1% (21,577)

Table: Gloucester County By Race

Race Gloucester County NJ USA
White 76.3% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 10.0% 12.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.2% 9.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.7% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.1% 21.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Gloucester County, New Jersey

  • 3.0% of households in Gloucester County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.4% of households in Gloucester County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Gloucester County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Gloucester County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Gloucester County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Gloucester County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Gloucester County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Gloucester County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Gloucester County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Gloucester County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (9,155)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4% (7,298)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.5% (13,670)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (17,621)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.1% (24,403)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.0% (42,373)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (37,209)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.5% (62,144)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.0% (39,408)
$200,000 or more
16.3% (49,334)
Income Gloucester County NJ USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 4.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.1% 8.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.0% 13.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 11.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.5% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.0% 11.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 16.3% 19.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gloucester County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gloucester County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (9,078)
9-12th Grade
4% (12,104)
High School / GED
31% (93,812)
Some College
18% (54,471)
Associate's Degree
9% (27,235)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (69,602)
Master's Degree
9% (27,235)
Professional Degree
2% (6,052)
Doctorate Degree
1% (3,026)
Education Gloucester County NJ USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 26% 26%
Some College 18% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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