Salem County, NJ

County

Cities in Salem County

Neighborhoods in Salem County

Neighborhood

Salem, NJ

Fort Mott / Penn Beach

Olivet / Lawrence Corner

Centerton / Brotmanville

Milltown / Marlton Heights

Friendship / Monroeville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Salem

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.0%

Households with Children

27.7%

School Enrollment K-12

7,445

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 16.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.4%
Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.5%
High School / GED: 38.5%
Some College or Associate's: 27.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.3%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 36.5%
Living Alone: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.3%
Asian: 1.0%
Black or African American: 13.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 24.6%
Puerto Rican: 59.3%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 5.2%
Central American: 3.1%
South American: 2.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 68.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 2.2%
Other Black: 29.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.2%
Spanish: 6.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources