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Mount Ephraim, NJ

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Borough in Camden County, NJ, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

4,669
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39.3
years ∙ half population younger than 39.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
35.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

3.5%
foreign-born population
96.5%Native
3.5% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Mount Ephraim is a borough within Camden County, New Jersey, United States.
Location
Borough in Camden County, NJ, US
Co-ordinates
DEC39.879524° N, 75.091814° W
DMS39° 52′ 46.29″ N, 75° 05′ 30.53″ W

Population Density & area

5,282/sq mi (2,039/km²)
Total Area
0.905 sq mi (2.343 km²)
Land Area
0.884 sq mi (2.29 km²) · 97.7%
Water Area
0.021 sq mi (0.053 km²) · 2.3%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

46.6% male
Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%
males per 100 females
Mount Ephraim 87.3
Camden County 93.8
New Jersey 96.9

Nativity

3.5%
foreign-born population
96.5%Native
3.5% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Mount Ephraim 3.5%
Camden County 12.3%
New Jersey 23.9%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39.3
years ∙ half population younger than 39.3, half older
Mount Ephraim
39.3
Camden County
38.8
New Jersey
40.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
56.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Mount Ephraim 56.6
Camden County 64.6
New Jersey 63.9

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.1% 22.7% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 63.9% 60.8% 61%
Senior (65+) 17% 16.5% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 56.6 64.6 63.9
Child dependency ratio 30 37.4 35.7
Old-age dependency ratio 26.6 27.2 28.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
78.8%
Black
1.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.1%
Other
6.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
35.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Mount Ephraim 35.9%
Camden County 65.1%
New Jersey 66.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Mount Ephraim population
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Hispanic or Latino 13.1% 19.2% 22.5%
Mexican 6.7% 2.9% 2.6%
Puerto Rican 3.1% 8.9% 5.1%
Cuban 0% 0.4% 1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 3.2% 7% 13.8%
Not Hispanic or Latino 86.9% 80.8% 77.5%
One race 83.5% 77% 74%
White 78.8% 52.5% 50.9%
Black or African American 1.3% 17.8% 12.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 0.1%
Asian 0% 5.9% 10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 3.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.4% 3.8% 3.5%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

53.9% family
Family 53.9%
Non family 46.1%
% family households
Mount Ephraim 53.9%
Camden County 65%
New Jersey 67.8%

Average household size

2.31
persons per household
Mount Ephraim
2.31
Camden County
2.57
New Jersey
2.62

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Mount Ephraim population
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total households 2,013 202,540 3,507,701
Average houshold size 2.31 2.57 2.62
Family households 1,085 131,748 2,377,513
Average family size 3.23 3.2 3.19
Married couple family 777 88,146 1,746,187
Other families 308 43,602 631,326
Male householder 83 12,022 178,050
Female householder 225 31,580 453,276
Non-family households 928 70,792 1,130,188
One-person households 842 57,779 927,585
Male householder 345 24,193 394,706
Senior (65+) living alone 76 7,763 130,069
Female householder 497 33,586 532,879
Senior (65+) living alone 155 16,964 290,265
Other living arrangements 86 13,013 202,603

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

2,095
housing units
Mount Ephraim 2,095
Camden County 213,774
New Jersey 3,791,354

Occupancy status

96.1% occupied
Occupied 96.1%
Vacant 3.9%
vacancy rate
Mount Ephraim 3.9%
Camden County 5.3%
New Jersey 7.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

78.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
78.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
21.7%
Mobile homes
0%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1957
Half of houses were built before 1957, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
62.1%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
16.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13.1%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.9 6 5.7
1–3 rooms 12.7% 14.6% 16.4%
4–6 rooms 54.1% 44.7% 46.2%
7+ rooms 33.1% 40.7% 37.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 2.5% 3.1%
1 bedroom 15.8% 14.7% 14.1%
2 bedrooms 23.5% 20.5% 25.6%
3 bedrooms 39.6% 37.8% 31.5%
4+ bedrooms 21.1% 24.5% 25.6%
At a glance
Median year built 1957 1967 1970
Total housing units 2,095 213,774 3,791,354
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

68% owners
Renter-occupied 32%
Owner-occupied 68%
homeownership rate
Mount Ephraim 68%
Camden County 64.7%
New Jersey 63.8%

Average household size

2.59
Owner-occupied
1.71
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Mount Ephraim 2.59
Camden County 2.77
New Jersey 2.75

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total occupied units 2,013 202,540 3,507,701
Year moved in
2020 or later 12.9% 21% 21.2%
2010 to 2019 50.9% 37.7% 39%
2000 to 2009 15.7% 17.5% 18%
1999 or earlier 20.4% 23.7% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 99.5% 97.3% 96%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.9% 2.5%
1.51 or more 0.5% 0.9% 1.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8% 10.6% 11.1%
1 vehicle 31.5% 34.9% 35.1%
2 vehicles 33% 36.5% 35.5%
3 or more vehicles 27.5% 18.1% 18.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 82.2% 75.8% 75.5%
Electricity 13.2% 18.2% 16.2%
Solar 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 4.6% 4.4% 6.4%
All other fuels 0% 0.5% 0.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 0.8%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 0.8% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$236,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Mount Ephraim
$236,700
Camden County
$287,100
New Jersey
$454,400

Housing Cost Burden

36.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
36.3%
Owners without a mortgage
26.3%
Renters
33.5%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Property value
Median Value $236,700 $287,100 $454,400
Under $100,000 2% 7.2% 4.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 29% 17.2% 6.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 45.3% 29.3% 12.9%
$300,000 - $500,000 22.9% 33.1% 34.2%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0.8% 11.9% 34.5%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.4% 7.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 61.7% 65.1% 63.9%
Without a mortgage 38.3% 34.9% 36.1%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $2,084 $2,225 $2,829
Without a mortgage $980 $1,115 $1,232
Gross rent
Median rent $1,373 $1,402 $1,720

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

24.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Ephraim 24.4%
Camden County 36.3%
New Jersey 43.6%

Adults without a high school diploma

5.7%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Mount Ephraim 5.7%
Camden County 10.1%
New Jersey 9.3%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

775
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
13.5%
K–12
56.6%
College / Undergraduate
26.2%
Graduate / Professional
3.6%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

44%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Mount Ephraim
44%
Camden County
37.2%
New Jersey
46.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total enrolled (age 3+) 775 125,531 2,272,695
Nursery / preschool 13.5% 6.5% 7.1%
K–12 56.6% 69.4% 66.6%
Kindergarten 4% 5.9% 5.2%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 9% 20.6% 19%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 25.9% 20.6% 20.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 17.7% 22.3% 21.6%
College or graduate school 29.8% 24.1% 26.3%
College, undergraduate 26.2% 17.8% 20%
Graduate, professional school 3.6% 6.3% 6.4%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 44% 37.2% 46.1%
School type
Public school 80.9% 83.5% 78.9%
Private school 19.1% 16.5% 21.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

3,414
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
44.6%
Some college no degree
16.3%
Associates degree
9%
Bachelors degree
19.4%
Graduate or professional degree
5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
58.3% · 41.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
74.7% · 25.3%
HS graduate
46.9% · 53.1%
Some college no degree
39.5% · 60.5%
Associates degree
42.7% · 57.3%
Bachelors degree
49.9% · 50.1%
Graduate or professional degree
38.4% · 61.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Population (25+) 3,414 365,433 6,523,202
Less than 9th grade 1.4% 4.5% 4.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.3% 5.6% 4.6%
High school diploma or GED 44.6% 29% 25.3%
Some college, no degree 16.3% 17.1% 15%
Associate's degree 9% 7.4% 6.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 24.4% 36.3% 43.6%
Bachelor's degree 19.4% 21.9% 26.1%
Graduate or professional 5% 14.4% 17.6%
High School or higher 94.3% 89.9% 90.7%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$60,714
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$53,125
Some college or associates
$59,363
Bachelors degree
$72,725
Graduate or professional degree
$95,250

Poverty Rate

7.4%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
4.6%
HS graduate
7.7%
Some college or associates
3%
Bachelors degree or higher
7.4%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $60,714 $57,246 $63,226
Less than high school graduate $— $32,067 $33,651
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $53,125 $42,701 $42,773
Some college or associate's degree $59,363 $49,367 $51,787
Bachelor's degree $72,725 $73,451 $81,924
Graduate or professional degree $95,250 $97,429 $105,179
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 4.6% 28.3% 21.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 7.7% 13.7% 12.6%
Some college or associate's degree 3% 9.4% 8.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7.4% 3.9% 3.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

3,827
residents 16 years and over
Mount Ephraim 3,827
Camden County 421,549
New Jersey 7,551,127

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
68.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Mount Ephraim 68.4%
Camden County 61.9%
New Jersey 62.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39.3
years ∙ half are younger than 39.3, half older
Mount Ephraim
39.3
Camden County
40
New Jersey
41.2
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

50.9% male
Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Mount Ephraim 49.1
Camden County 48.8
New Jersey 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Mount Ephraim
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total labor force 2,772 281,062 5,014,547
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.6% 3.9% 3.2%
20 to 24 years 8.2% 8.4% 8.2%
25 to 29 years 15.8% 10.7% 10.1%
30 to 34 years 11.8% 11.7% 10.7%
35 to 44 years 15.7% 22% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 21% 19.5% 20.5%
55 to 59 years 8.2% 9.1% 10.2%
60 to 64 years 11.2% 7.7% 8.3%
65 to 74 years 4.4% 5.8% 6.4%
75 years and over 0% 1.3% 1.2%
Gender composition
Male 50.9% 51.2% 52.3%
Female 49.1% 48.8% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

72.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Mount Ephraim
72.4%
Camden County
66.7%
New Jersey
66.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

80.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
65.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Mount Ephraim 65.9%
Camden County 62.3%
New Jersey 61.8%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Mount Ephraim
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 59.1% 43% 34.1%
20 to 24 years 94.2% 76.5% 73.5%
25 to 29 years 95.8% 87% 86.4%
30 to 34 years 90.8% 86.7% 86.6%
35 to 44 years 89.7% 86.7% 86.2%
45 to 54 years 90.4% 83.1% 85.1%
55 to 59 years 71.5% 74.6% 79.5%
60 to 64 years 87.1% 63% 66.7%
65 to 74 years 22% 31.7% 34.2%
75 years and over 0% 10% 8.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 80.1% 71.5% 71.3%
Female 65.9% 62.3% 61.8%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 70% 66.7% 64.2%
Black or African American 86.7% 65.4% 66.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 68.2% 77.3%
Asian —% 66.2% 69.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 72.1% 59.2%
Some Other Race 100% 67.3% 72.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 74.7% 68.7% 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 91.9% 67.5% 71.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.6%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Mount Ephraim
5.6%
Camden County
6.9%
New Jersey
6.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

5.2%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Mount Ephraim 5.2%
Camden County 7.1%
New Jersey 6.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Mount Ephraim
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 21% 17%
20 to 24 years 27.6% 12.4% 12%
25 to 29 years 3.4% 8.4% 7.3%
30 to 34 years 0% 6.4% 5.8%
35 to 44 years 2.1% 4.7% 4.9%
45 to 54 years 4% 5.4% 4.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 5% 5%
60 to 64 years 14.5% 5.7% 5%
65 to 74 years 0% 5.8% 6%
75 years and over —% 7.2% 5.8%
By gender
Male 5.2% 7.1% 6.3%
Female 6% 6.7% 6.3%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.6% 5.3% 5.3%
Black or African American 0% 9.3% 9.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 4.5% 7.8%
Asian —% 6.6% 4.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 7.5%
Some Other Race 6.6% 8.8% 7.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 30.2% 11.1% 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8% 8.9% 7.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

2,617
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Mount Ephraim 2,617
Camden County 261,082
New Jersey 4,687,305
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

65%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Mount Ephraim 65%
Camden County 71%
New Jersey 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Mount Ephraim, NJ workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 20.3%
Health care and social assistance 15.4%
Retail trade 13.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 39.8% of 1,338 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 24.6% of 1,279 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Mount Ephraim
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total employed population 2,617 261,082 4,687,305
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0%
Construction 20.3% 5.7% 6.1%
Manufacturing 5.6% 7.4% 8%
Wholesale trade 1.9% 2% 2.7%
Retail trade 13.3% 12.4% 10.5%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.3% 6.3% 5.9%
Utilities 0.6% 0.7% 0.7%
Information 0.5% 1.8% 2.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 3.6% 5% 6.8%
Real estate and leasing 1.9% 1.7% 1.8%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 4.9% 8.9% 10.3%
Corporate management 0.3% 0.2% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 1.5% 4.1% 4%
Education and health services
Educational services 9.2% 9.6% 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 15.4% 16.8% 13.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 2.8% 1.8% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 4.2% 5.6% 5.1%
Other services 3.1% 4.5% 4.3%
Government 4.7% 5% 4.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

78.3% Private
Government 13.1%
Private Employment 78.3%
Self Employed 8.6%
Private employment (%)
Mount Ephraim 78.3%
Camden County 77.6%
New Jersey 76.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

8.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2%
Unincorporated business 6.6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Mount Ephraim
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Private wage & salary 78.3% 77.6% 76.6%
For-profit company employees 70.8% 68% 68.7%
Not-for-profit employees 7.5% 9.6% 7.9%
Self-employed 8.6% 7.9% 9.1%
Incorporated business 2% 2.9% 3.9%
Unincorporated business 6.6% 4.8% 5%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 13.1% 14.5% 14.3%
Local government 8% 7.6% 8.5%
State government 1.2% 4.1% 3.9%
Federal government 3.9% 2.8% 1.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

18.6% WFH
Work from home 18.6%
Commute to work 81.4%
Working from home (%)
Mount Ephraim 18.6%
Camden County 15.5%
New Jersey 16.8%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

22.5 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Mount Ephraim 22.5
Camden County 27.4
New Jersey 30.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Mount Ephraim
Employed residents 16+.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total employed population 2,617 261,082 4,687,305
Worked from home 18.6% 15.5% 16.8%
Drove Alone 71.2% 67.6% 62.2%
Carpooled 5.1% 8.7% 7.7%
Public transportation 4.5% 4.6% 8.1%
Walked 0% 1.7% 2.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.5% 2% 2.6%
Commuting population 2,044 214,761 3,811,377
Mean travel time (minutes) 22.5 27.4 30.5
Less than 5 minutes 2.1% 2.3% 2.2%
5 to 14 minutes 28.3% 21% 19.6%
15 to 29 minutes 42.3% 36.2% 33%
30 to 44 minutes 16% 22.7% 21.9%
45 to 59 minutes 6.9% 9.3% 9.7%
60 to 89 minutes 3.8% 5.8% 9.2%
90 minutes or more 0.5% 2.7% 4.5%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$71,445
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Mount Ephraim $71,445
Camden County $67,222
New Jersey $76,214
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

92 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Mount Ephraim 92¢
Camden County 83¢
New Jersey 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Mount Ephraim, NJ workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$94,886
Workers in Real estate and leasing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Real estate and leasing $94,886
Government $84,620
Professional and technical services $79,138
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Government earn the highest median earnings — $84,511, compared to $73,166 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Real estate and leasing earn the highest median earnings — $94,886, compared to $67,009 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Mount Ephraim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Median Earnings $71,445 $67,222 $76,214
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $52,109 $52,035
Mining and logging $— $55,929 $83,260
Construction $73,687 $63,974 $68,124
Manufacturing $71,378 $63,606 $83,467
Wholesale trade $71,350 $66,492 $72,264
Retail trade $57,660 $48,622 $52,281
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $70,048 $61,655 $59,831
Utilities $— $88,305 $103,602
Information $— $89,613 $112,297
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $74,459 $87,413 $126,856
Real estate and leasing $94,886 $72,844 $74,241
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $79,138 $96,825 $112,007
Corporate management $— $79,783 $105,218
Administrative and waste services $44,750 $46,495 $52,361
Education and health services
Educational services $51,047 $72,626 $76,451
Health care and social assistance $62,750 $63,958 $67,754
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $57,813 $57,491
Accommodation and food services $— $36,115 $39,529
Other services $51,161 $49,956 $52,497
Government $84,620 $88,405 $90,160
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$87,750
Workers in Federal government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Federal government $87,750
Private company $70,780
Local government $55,625
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $71,136, compared to $73,166 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $69,953, compared to $67,009 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Mount Ephraim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $70,780 $62,772 $75,628
Not-for-profit employees $51,993 $72,837 $76,397
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $82,079 $85,046
Unincorporated business $— $52,089 $54,933
Government
Local government $55,625 $76,885 $77,215
State government $— $75,128 $80,844
Federal government $87,750 $100,557 $89,782
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Mount Ephraim, NJ workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$96,417
Workers in Architecture and engineering occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Architecture and engineering $96,417
Sales $83,500
Computer and math $75,735
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $110,769 versus $73,166 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $78,750 versus $67,009 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Mount Ephraim
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Median earnings(Total) $71,445 $67,222 $76,214
Management and business
Management $73,307 $100,091 $119,928
Business and finance $74,801 $88,409 $104,499
Technology and science
Computer and math $75,735 $99,804 $122,533
Architecture and engineering $96,417 $103,333 $110,343
Sciences $— $92,546 $101,314
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $38,529 $70,344 $68,674
Legal $— $115,282 $134,034
Education, Training and Library $55,313 $70,780 $74,573
Arts, design and media $— $73,134 $83,420
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $66,607 $111,492 $108,070
Health technicians $— $68,896 $64,428
Healthcare support $— $43,222 $40,991
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $54,773 $60,604
Law enforcement $— $90,486 $105,250
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $31,789 $35,257
Building and grounds cleaning $— $35,129 $40,106
Personal care and service $51,607 $41,250 $38,092
Sales and office
Sales $83,500 $62,216 $71,889
Office and Administrative Support $59,850 $51,325 $56,065
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $50,495 $35,486
Construction and extraction $61,198 $61,228 $60,754
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $70,987 $66,851 $67,998
Production and transportation
Production $— $49,826 $49,972
Transportation $75,167 $55,865 $54,192
Material moving $34,063 $38,038 $39,689
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$79,804
Median household income in Mount Ephraim
Median household income (USD)
Mount Ephraim
$79,804
Camden County
$88,755
New Jersey
$103,556
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mount Ephraim, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$42,645
Per capita income in Mount Ephraim
Per capita income (USD)
Mount Ephraim
$42,645
Camden County
$45,500
New Jersey
$54,253
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Mount Ephraim, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$98,706
Average household income in Mount Ephraim
Avg household income (USD)
Mount Ephraim
$98,706
Camden County
$116,844
New Jersey
$143,363
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mount Ephraim, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$98,706
Mean household income
$79,804
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Mount Ephraim $18,902
Camden County $28,089
New Jersey $39,807
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Mount Ephraim
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Mount Ephraim and peer geographies.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total households 2,013 202,540 3,507,701
Median household income $79,804 $88,755 $103,556
Mean household income $98,706 $116,844 $143,363
Mean-median gap $18,902 $28,089 $39,807
Family households 1,085 131,748 2,377,513
Median family income $98,125 $109,542 $127,025
Mean family income $116,083 $138,627 $168,255
Mean-median gap $17,958 $29,085 $41,230
Non-family households 928 70,792 1,130,188
Median non-family income $57,803 $51,512 $59,515
Mean non-family income $69,115 $69,077 $83,840
Mean-median gap $11,312 $17,565 $24,325
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $42,645 $45,500 $54,253
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

83.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Mount Ephraim
83.5%
Camden County
79.5%
New Jersey
80%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
27.4% of households (552) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,418
SSI (disability)
2.4% of households (48) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $17,925
Cash Assistance
2% of households (40) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $17,925
SNAP / Food Stamps
8.4% of households (170) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Mount Ephraim
Share of households receiving each income type
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total households 2,013 202,540 3,507,701
Wage-based income
With earnings 84% 80% 80%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 27% 32% 31%
Average social security income $22,418 $24,970 $26,170
Retirement income 29% 25% 25%
Average retirement income $19,313 $31,636 $35,825
SSI (Supplemental security) 2% 7% 5%
Average SSI income $17,925 $11,329 $11,443
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 8% 13% 9%
Cash assistance 2% 3% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$98,125
Family households earn $98,125, compared to $57,803 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$79,804
Family households
$98,125
Nonfamily households
$57,803
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$108,321
Married-couple families earn $108,321, compared to $67,988 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$98,125
Married-couple families
$108,321
Other family types
$67,988
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Mount Ephraim
Median household and family income by household size in Mount Ephraim, compared with peer geographies.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Total households 2,013 202,540 3,507,701
Household income by size
1-person $52,455 $43,436 $50,303
2-person $83,125 $97,776 $108,786
3-person $125,729 $115,971 $135,850
4-person $134,054 $131,541 $162,639
5-person $104,625 $143,023 $148,067
6-person $— $125,370 $148,129
7-person or more $— $127,938 $154,705
Total families 1,085 131,748 2,377,513
Family income by size
2-person $83,958 $93,166 $104,512
3-person $114,375 $110,380 $132,137
4-person $133,311 $132,747 $164,337
5-person $86,324 $145,441 $151,158
6-person $— $125,318 $146,700
7-person or more $— $123,438 $149,051
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

46.38%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.91%
of all household income
Top 20%
46.38%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.91% — meaning the top 20% hold 12 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$368,546
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.73%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.67%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $368,546 and hold 18.67% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.73%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
24.3%
$50K - $100K
42.5%
$100K - $150K
16.5%
$150K - $200K
7%
Over $200K
9.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

33.2%
of all households, 669 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Mount Ephraim 33.2%
Camden County 45%
New Jersey 51.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Mount Ephraim
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Mount Ephraim, compared with peer geographies.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Median household income $79,804 $88,755 $103,556
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.1% 5.3% 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.6% 3.1% 2.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 7% 6% 4.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.4% 6.3% 5.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.2% 8.4% 7.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.2% 14.1% 12.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 20.3% 11.9% 11.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 19.6% 18.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7% 11.2% 11.8%
$200,000 or more 9.7% 14.2% 21.6%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 17.1% 20.7% 16.7%
Share below $75,000 46.5% 43.2% 37.1%
Share above $100,000 33.2% 45% 51.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Mount Ephraim 0.41
Camden County 0.47
New Jersey 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$228,897
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Mount Ephraim
$228,897
Camden County
$289,636
New Jersey
$366,030
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Mount Ephraim
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $39,590 $33,891 $41,447
Lower 20% $65,788 $68,743 $80,893
Middle 20% $98,263 $110,030 $129,581
Upper 20% $134,969 $171,276 $208,809
Top 5% threshold $235,704 $250,001 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,278 $17,230 $21,154
Lower 20% $53,393 $51,222 $60,938
Middle 20% $82,195 $89,116 $104,030
Upper 20% $109,765 $137,014 $164,663
Top 20% $228,897 $289,636 $366,030
Top 5% $368,546 $500,049 $640,483
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.91% 2.95% 2.95%
Lower 20% 10.82% 8.77% 8.5%
Middle 20% 16.65% 15.25% 14.51%
Upper 20% 22.24% 23.45% 22.97%
Top 20% 46.38% 49.58% 51.06%
Top 5% 18.67% 21.4% 22.34%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Mount Ephraim due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 1,632 White households (81.1% of all households), the median household income is $82,083.
Black
Among the 52 Black or African American households (2.6% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Mount Ephraim
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Camden County and New Jersey.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
All Residents $79,804 $88,755 $103,556
White $82,083 $104,715 $113,928
Black or African American $— $61,441 $71,115
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $70,772 $70,504
Asian $— $109,099 $157,130
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $158,274 $86,333
Some Other Race $— $54,199 $71,718
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $76,293 $86,781
Hispanic or Latino $— $60,336 $76,364
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

10.5%
10.5% of residents, or 488 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Mount Ephraim
10.5%
Camden County
12.4%
New Jersey
9.7%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.4%
1.4% of full-time, year-round workers, or 24 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Mount Ephraim
1.4%
Camden County
2.1%
New Jersey
1.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

24.9%
24.9% of children under 18, or 216 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Mount Ephraim
24.9%
Camden County
17.4%
New Jersey
13%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

12.1%
12.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 96 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Mount Ephraim
12.1%
Camden County
11.7%
New Jersey
9.7%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
Overall poverty rate 10.5% 12.4% 9.7%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 24.9% 17.4% 13%
Under 5 years 46.2% 15.9% 13.4%
5 to 17 years 0% 18% 12.8%
18 to 64 years 5.9% 10.7% 8.5%
18 to 34 years 9.3% 12.2% 9.9%
35 to 64 years 3.7% 9.9% 7.8%
65 years and over 12.1% 11.7% 9.7%
Poverty by sex
Male 7.4% 10.5% 8.7%
Female 13.2% 14.2% 10.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.4% 2.1% 1.6%
Worked part time or part year 10.8% 13.7% 11%
Did not work 12.6% 22.2% 18.1%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

9.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
9.8%
Family
7.6%
Nonfamily
12.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

7.6%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.6%
Married-couple
1.3%
Other families
23.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Mount Ephraim
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.6% 9.5% 7%
Householder under 25 years 90.6% 24% 19.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 13.4% 10.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 2.7% 7.3% 5.2%
Householder 65 years and over 4% 6.4% 5.1%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 12.4% 18.7% 16.7%
Householder under 25 years —% 29.5% 32.9%
Householder 25 to 44 years 3.3% 12% 9.9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12% 20.6% 18.1%
Householder 65 years and over 27.8% 21.1% 19.1%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
5.7% of White residents, or 214 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Mount Ephraim
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Mount Ephraim and peer geographies.
Mount Ephraim Camden County New Jersey
All Residents 10.5% 12.4% 9.7%
White 5.7% 7% 6.8%
Black or African American 0% 18.9% 15.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 25.8% 16%
Asian —% 10.4% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 13.6%
Some Other Race 0% 25.8% 17.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 52.1% 16.9% 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 48.5% 23.7% 16.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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