Merchantville, New Jersey
Merchantville: Borough in New Jersey
About
Merchantville is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,821 and a population density of 2,486 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,691 inhabitants.
The city was created 151 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Merchantville
| Population : | 3,691 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Camden County |
| Postal code : | 08109 |
| Area : | 1.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:55:22 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,401 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merchantville is located at 39°56'50"N 75°3'60"W (39.9473400, -75.0665600).
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Merchantville has 1 neighbours.
- Cherry Hill township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merchantville decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,769 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,758 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,736 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,720 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,714 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,716 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,709 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,704 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,700 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,691 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,094 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,012 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,948 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,189 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.1% |
| White only, percent : | 21.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 73.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 16.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 411 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.2% |
Merchantville zip code is 08109.
County name: Camden, County
fips: 34007
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $952 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $777 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,774 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,946 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,820 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 196,328 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,853 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,634 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,750 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,563 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 770 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 681 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 612 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,298 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 621.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.24 |
People born in Merchantville (8)
People born in Merchantville, including basketball player Bob Greacen, record producer, music executive Steve Sholes, professional golfer Al Besselink, .
List
- Don Evans (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1938
- Paul Scull (American football player (1907-1997)) he was born in 04/09/1907
- Alfred L. Banyard he was born in 31/07/1908
- Anna O. Shepard (American Archaeologist) she was born in 09/05/1903
- Bruce A. Wallace he was born in 20/04/1905
Schools in Merchantville
College & universities near Merchantville, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420130 | Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill (NJ) | 08002 |
Stations (28)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merchantville, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
Post offices near Merchantville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken Post Office | Pennsauken (NJ) | 08110 |
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
Merchantville distances to largest New Jersey cities
