Camden, New Jersey

Camden: The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey. It is located on the Delaware River in southeastern New Jersey. Camden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Battleship New Jersey and the Camden Children's Garden.

About

Camden is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,344 and a population density of 2,888 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 73,740 inhabitants.

The city was created 398 years ago in 1625.

Quick Facts about Camden

Population : 73,740 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Camden County
Postal code : 08102–08110
Phone Area Codes : 856
Area : 26.78 km2
Official name : Camden
Named for : Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden
Altitude : 16 feet / 5 meters
Capital city : Camden is capital of Camden County
Establishment : January 01, 1626 (398 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 00:44:06 (19th March 2024)
Density : 2,753 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.89% (2010-2020)

Geography

Camden is located at 39°55'33"N 75°7'11"W (39.9259500, -75.1196200). It has 5 neighbors: Collingswood, City of Gloucester City, Haddon, Oaklyn and Philadelphia.

Camden map

Camden has 5 neighbours.

  • Collingswood borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
  • City of Gloucester City city in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
  • Haddon township in New Jersey
  • Oaklyn borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
  • Philadelphia The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Camden decreased by 4.89% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 77,344 - census
2011 77,049 -0.38% estimation process
2012 76,711 -0.44% estimation process
2013 76,283 -0.56% estimation process
2014 75,673 -0.81% estimation process
2015 75,204 -0.62% estimation process
2016 73,818 -1.88% estimation process
2017 73,728 -0.12% estimation process
2018 73,725 -0% estimation process
2019 73,562 -0.22% estimation process
2020 73,740 0.24% estimation process

Camden zip code is 08102. County name: Camden, County fips: 34007

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Best Things to Do in Camden

1 Adventure Aquarium

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2 Wiggins Waterfront Park

Rating: 4.5 (2665)

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3 Battleship New Jersey

Rating: 4.8 (2595)

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4 Camden Waterfront

Rating: 4.6 (193)

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5 Camden Children's Garden

Rating: 4 (141)

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Camden Children's Garden

Where ot Eat in Camden

1 Dunkin'

Rating: 3.8 (248)

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2 Burger King

Rating: 3.6 (186)

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3 bp

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Other Places in Camden

1 Camden County City Hall

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Camden County City Hall

2 Camden City Council

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Camden City Council

3 Camden Office Of The Mayor

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4 Camden Municipal Clerks Office

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Camden Municipal Clerks Office

5 Camden Planning Board

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People born in Camden (200)

People born in Camden, including jazz drummer Butch Ballard, feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, wrestler Jordan Burroughs, .

List

  • Sheena Tosta (athletics competitor) she was born in 01/10/1982
  • Sheetal Sheth (American actress, and producer) she was born in 24/06/1976
  • Lindley Miller Garrison (lawyer, U.S. Secretary of War (1864-1932)) he was born in 28/11/1864
  • Lola Falana (American actor, dancer and model) she was born in 11/09/1942
  • Howard Unruh (American mass murderer) he was born in 21/01/1921
  • Nelson Boyd (American musician) he was born in 06/02/1928
  • Richard Holmes (American organist) he was born in 02/05/1931
  • Arthur Augustus Zimmerman (American cyclist) he was born in 11/06/1869
  • Phil Zimmermann (creator of Pretty Good Privacy) he was born in 12/02/1954
  • Frank Sheeran (American mobster) he was born in 25/10/1920
  • Buddy DeFranco (American jazz clarinetist and bandleader) he was born in 17/02/1923
  • Mary Ellen Avery (American pediatrician) she was born in 06/05/1927
  • George Murry (Catholic bishop) he was born in 28/12/1948
  • Milton Wagner (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 20/02/1963
  • Dajuan Wagner (American basketball player) he was born in 04/02/1983
  • Buddy Rogers (American professional wrestler (1921-1992)) he was born in 20/02/1921
  • Karen Zerby (Cult leader) she was born in 31/07/1946
  • Thrasher (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/06/1969

Schools in Camden

College & universities near Camden, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
186371 Rutgers University-Camden Camden (NJ) 08102
185970 P B Cosmetology Education Center Gloucester (NJ) 08030
414540 Jean Madeline Aveda Institute Philadelphia (PA) 19147
216366 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia (PA) 19107
419341 Jna Institute of Culinary Arts Philadelphia (PA) 19146

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Camden, NJ

Code Name Address Type
PHL 30th Street Station 2955 Market St. RAIL
CRH Cherry Hill, New Jersey Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike OTHER
PNK Pennsauken, NJ 215 Derousse Avenue BUS
PHN North Philadelphia station 2900 North Broad St. RAIL
LDW Lindenwold Station Ave & White Horse Rd West OTHER

Post offices near Camden

Post Office Name City ZIP
Camden Post Office Camden (NJ) 08102
Snyder Plaza Post Office Philadelphia (PA) 19148
Camden Carrier Annex Post Office Camden (NJ) 08104
Penns Landing Post Office Philadelphia (PA) 19147
B Free Franklin Post Office Philadelphia (PA) 19106

Other places with the same name (14)

Other cities in Camden County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Camden County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cherry Hill 72,037 Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States
Jackson 58,371 Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey
Winslow 38,543 Township of New Jersey
Pennsauken 35,728 Township in New Jersey, United States of America
Morris 22,352 Township in Morris County, New Jersey
Vernon 21,879 Township in Sussex County, New Jersey
Lindenwold 17,211 Borough in Camden County, New Jersey
Haddon 14,508 Township in New Jersey
Cherry Hill Mall 14,171 Census designated place
Collingswood 13,848 Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Highland Park 13,592 Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Florence 12,473 Township in Burlington County, New Jersey
Greentree 11,367 Census designated place
Bellmawr 11,329 Borough of New Jersey, United States
Haddonfield 11,322 Borough in New Jersey
Gloucester City 11,219 City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Camden distances to largest New Jersey cities

Map & Images (more maps)

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