Poverty Rate in Salem County, New Jersey
In Salem County, New Jersey, an estimated 6,718 of 63,858 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey is 10.5%.
- How many people in Salem County, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Salem County, New Jersey, an estimated 6,718 of 63,858 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey is 8.25% higher than the New Jersey average. In Salem County, New Jersey, an estimated 10.5% of 63,858 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Salem County, New Jersey is 16.67% lower than the US average. In Salem County, New Jersey, an estimated 10.5% of 63,858 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alloway, New Jersey 0.4% of 1,408 people.
- Auburn, New Jersey 1.6% of 1,059 people.
- Carneys Point, New Jersey 8.7% of 7,799 people.
- Elmer, New Jersey 3.9% of 1,268 people.
- Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey 3.3% of 333 people.
Hispanic
36% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Salem County, New Jersey
2021
36% of 7 thousand people
White
6% Poverty Rate for White people in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
6% of 47 thousand people
Black or African American
24.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
24.6% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
6.2% of 45 thousand people
Under 18 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
6.5% of 14 thousand people
Under 5 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
9.3% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
5.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
5.3% of 10 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
6.5% of 14 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
9.5% of 38 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
13% of 12 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
7.9% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
8.5% of 17 thousand people
65 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
9.4% of 12 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
9.2% of 45 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
23.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
23.2% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
11.1% of 15 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
8.2% of 13 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
3.5% of 12 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
5.2% of 33 thousand people
Employed
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
4.9% of 31 thousand people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
6.7% of 16 thousand people
Female
2.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
2.9% of 15 thousand people
Unemployed
13.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
13.7% of 1 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
3.3% of 687 people
Female
23.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
23.8% of 706 people
Population 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
9.3% of 52 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
0.1% of 21 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
13.4% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
17.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
17.2% of 18 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
23.4% of 13 thousand people
Male
28.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
28.7% of 6 thousand people
Female
18.7% Poverty Rate for single women in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
18.7% of 7 thousand people
18 to 24 years
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
24.9% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
19.1% of 2 thousand people
35 to 44 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
8.8% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
31.6% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
25.8% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
26.9% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
21.1% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
0% of 5 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
32.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
32.5% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
39.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
39.9% of 5 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Salem County, New Jersey
2023
8.6%
New Jersey Counties
Browse By County in New Jersey