Salem County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Salem County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34033
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 033
Geography
- Land Area
- 331.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 40.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 372.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.573828
- Longitude
- -75.357356
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,479
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,205
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,743 | 89.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,734 | 10.4% |
| White | 46,447 | 72.0% |
| Black | 8,789 | 13.6% |
| Asian | 614 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 253 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,112 | 91.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,096 | 8.2% |
| White | 38,114 | 75.9% |
| Black | 6,948 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 632 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 75 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 65,275
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,737
- Poverty Rate
- 12.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,116
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 47,420 | 72.6% |
| Black | 9,595 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 632 | 1.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,971
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,844 | 30.1% |
| Republican | 13,972 | 30.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,381 | 37.8% |
| Other | 54 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,608 | 47.0% |
| Female | 24,106 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,797 | 73.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,914 | 6.3% |
| Black | 4,424 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 363 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,086
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,140 | 44.8% |
| Hispanic | 553 | 19.0% |
| Black | 1,365 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 97 | 26.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,180 | 42.5% |
| Female | 9,853 | 40.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,902 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,468 (24.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,732
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $240,231
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,291
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 9.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.