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Population Review

Gloucester City, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Gloucester City, New Jersey is 11,465 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 124th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $70,942, the median home value is $180,100, and the median age is 33.0.

The population has grown 1.5% since 2010 (11,444 → 11,618).

11,465

Population

4952

People / sq mi

$70,942

Median Income

$180,100

Median Home Value

Gloucester City covers 2.3 sq mi of land at 4952 people per square mile.

About Gloucester City, NJ

Gloucester City is a city in New Jersey with a population of 11,465. It ranks #124 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 33.0, younger than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Gloucester City is $70,942, near the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $180,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,489. The homeownership rate of 56.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Gloucester City reflects 21.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.1 minutes each way.

Gloucester City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Gloucester City city had a population of 11,444 in 2010 and 11,618 in 2024, a 1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,618 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.11%.

2024 · 12K20102024

11,618

Population (2024)

11,444

Population (2010)

11,618

Peak (2024)

0.11%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,444
201111,418
201211,387
201311,320
201411,272
201511,253
201611,259
201711,238
201811,232
201911,219
202011,470
202111,463
202211,473
202311,556
202411,618

Race & Ethnicity

White76.2%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,942

Median Household Income

$30,093

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$180,100

Median Home Value

$1,489

Median Rent

56.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.5%

High School+

21.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

73.9%

Public Transit

6.3%

Work From Home

21.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

23.4%

Foreign Born

80.9%

Non-English at Home

4.3%

Veterans

19.2%

With Disability

92.1%

Health Insurance

90.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management17.9%
Construction10.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Retail Trade9.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
Public Administration5.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.3%
Information4.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gloucester City, New Jersey has a population of 11,465 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 124th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Gloucester City, New Jersey is $70,942, with 8.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Gloucester City, New Jersey is $180,100, with median monthly rent at $1,489 and a homeownership rate of 56.9%.

The median age in Gloucester City, New Jersey is 33.0 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The population has grown 1.5% since 2010 (11,444 → 11,618).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.