Salem County, New Jersey Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County, New Jersey Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
65,275
Median Age
41.9
Male Median
41.0
Female Median
43.3
Salem County, New Jersey Population Growth

Salem County, New Jersey Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -1.1%%.
-1.1%% Growth
Salem County, New Jersey Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Salem County, New Jersey Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9 | 65,275 |
| 2023 | 41.9 | 64,973 |
| 2022 | 41.8 | 64,840 |
| 2021 | 42.5 | 64,752 |
| 2020 | 42.5 | 62,754 |
| 2019 | 42.1 | 62,990 |
| 2018 | 42.0 | 63,336 |
| 2017 | 41.9 | 63,776 |
| 2016 | 41.8 | 64,504 |
| 2015 | 41.8 | 65,120 |
| 2014 | 41.7 | 65,501 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 65,825 |
| 2012 | 40.9 | 66,007 |
| 2011 | 40.8 | 65,984 |
| 2010 | 40.4 | 65,982 |
Salem County, New Jersey Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.6% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 11.7% |
| 35–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.4% |
| 65+ | 19.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Salem County, New Jersey
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Salem County, New Jersey
The median age in Salem County, New Jersey is 41.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Salem County, New Jersey is 65,275.
In Salem County, New Jersey, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Salem County, New Jersey has remained stable.