Salem County, NJ
Living in Salem County
Bikeability20
Walkability25
Commute47
Public Transit21
Affordability44
Public Safety77
Airports67
Hospitals12
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
63kPopulation-3k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$836Median Monthly Rent+$115 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Salem County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Salem County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Salem County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding72
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Salem County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Salem County, NJ
Strang School/Ranch Hope
2 miles, S
Woodland Country Day School
7 miles, S
Salem County Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Bridgeton Christian School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Salem County, NJ
Wilmington University
14 miles, NW
Rowan University
16 miles, NE
Strayer University-Delaware
18 miles, NW
Widener University
20 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Salem County, NJ
Salem Medical Center
5 miles, W
Inspira Medical Center Elmer
10 miles, E
Delaware Psychiatric Center
14 miles, NW
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Salem County, NJ
Philadelphia International Airport
22 miles, N
Atlantic City International Airport
42 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
56 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
75 miles, N