Camden, New Jersey
Camden: The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.
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 400 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9260,-75.1196 |
| Named for | Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden |
| Altitude | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city | Camden is capital of Camden County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1626 (400 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:32:31 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,753 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Camden
1Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States View details
Phone: +18444743474 | Website available
2Wiggins Waterfront Park
2 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States View details
Phone: +18565417222 | Website available
3Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103, United States View details
Phone: +18569661652 | Website available
4Camden Waterfront
Camden, NJ 08103, United States View details
5Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States View details
Phone: +18563658733 | Website available
Where to Eat in Camden
1Dunkin'
16 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102, United States View details
Phone: +18565413002 | Website available
2Burger King
415 N 8th St, Camden, NJ 08102, United States View details
Phone: +18562461206 | Website available
3bp
1839 Admiral Wilson Blvd, Camden, NJ 08105, United States View details
Phone: +18562033725 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Camden
1Camden County City Hall
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 View details
Phone: +18567577000 | Website available
2Camden City Council
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 View details
Phone: +18567577200 | Website available
3Camden Office Of The Mayor
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08101 View details
Phone: +18567577200 | Website available
4Camden Municipal Clerks Office
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 View details
Phone: +18567577223 | Website available
5Camden Planning Board
520 Market St # 224, Camden, NJ 08102 View details
Phone: +18567577214 | Website available
People born in Camden (200)
People born in Camden, including jazz drummer Butch Ballard, feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, wrestler Jordan Burroughs, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Camden, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (27)
Rail and bus stations connected to Camden, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (13)
- Camden, Arkansas county seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,638 people.
- Camden, South Carolina city in South Carolina with a population of 7,288 people.
- Camden, Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 4,806 people.
- Camden, Delaware town in Delaware, United States with a population of 3,640 people.
- Camden, Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 3,620 people.
- Camden, New York town in Oneida County, New York with a population of 2,675 people.
- Camden, Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,974 people.
- Camden, Alabama City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,694 people.
- Camden, Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 619 people.
- Camden, North Carolina city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 599 people.
- Camden, Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 501 people.
- Camden, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 173 people.
- Camden, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 76 people.
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
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Elizabethport
- Clifton
- Trenton
- Brick
- Passaic
- Union City
- Union
- Bayonne
- East Orange
- Vineland
- South Vineland
- New Brunswick
- West New York
- Hoboken
Map & Images (more maps)
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