Gloucester City, New Jersey
Gloucester City: City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
About
Gloucester City is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,456 and a population density of 4,118 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 11,219 inhabitants.
The city was created 398 years ago in 1626.
Quick Facts about Gloucester City
| Population : | 11,219 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Camden County |
| Postal code : | 08030 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 856 |
| Area : | 2.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1627 (398 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:51:25 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,033 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Gloucester City is located at 39°53'30"N 75°6'59"W (39.8917800, -75.1162900). It has 7 neighbors: Camden, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Haddon, Mount Ephraim, Westville and Philadelphia.
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Gloucester City has 7 neighbours.
- Camden city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Bellmawr borough of New Jersey, United States
- Brooklawn borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Haddon township in New Jersey
- Mount Ephraim borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Westville borough of New Jersey
- 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 Gloucester City decreased by 2.11% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,456 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,418 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,387 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,320 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,272 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,253 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,259 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,238 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,232 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,219 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,561 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,152 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -16.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,490 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,205 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 25.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 73.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 25.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 146 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
Gloucester City zip code is 08030.
County name: Camden, County
fips: 34007
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,046 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $382 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $572 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,924 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.79 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 768,550 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 452,407 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,253 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,965 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,709 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 36.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,496 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 384 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 383 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 980 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,091 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,232.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.34 |
People born in Gloucester City (5)
People born in Gloucester City, including basketball player-coach Agnus Berenato, baseball player Bill Husted, baseball player George Daisy, .
List
- James Barton (American actor (1890-1962)) he was born in 01/11/1890
- Billy Shindle (American baseball player) he was born in 05/12/1860
Schools in Gloucester City
College & universities near Gloucester City, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185970 | P B Cosmetology Education Center | Gloucester (NJ) | 08030 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gloucester City, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| 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 Gloucester City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City Post Office | Gloucester City (NJ) | 08030 |
Other cities in Camden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Camden County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 73,740 | The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey. |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Gloucester City distances to largest New Jersey cities
