State rank#14 of 21
Smallest county306,954 residentsBergen County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 34015
Gloucester County, New Jersey
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population306,954
Household income$105,115
Unemployment4.4%
Life expectancy77.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Gloucester County has 306,954 residents and ranks #14 by population among New Jersey county equivalents. Median household income is $105,115. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.4%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Jersey
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Gloucester County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Gloucester County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $310,400 median home value and $1,531/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $105,115, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Gloucester County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 36.8% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 5%, rank #3 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Median home value: $310,400, rank #5 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,531/mo, rank #7 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Mental health access: 1 per 608 residents, rank #17 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 77.1 years, rank #16 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,879 residents, rank #15 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Jersey
Rank and range use only counties in New Jersey with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$105,115
$105,115; above the state county median of $100,869.
State rank #9 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$310,400
$310,400; below the state county median of $434,600.
State rank #5 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,531/mo
$1,531/mo; below the state county median of $1,623/mo.
State rank #7 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.4%
4.4%; at the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #10 of 21 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.8%
36.8%; below the state county median of 39.1%.
State rank #14 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.1 years
77.1 years; below the state county median of 78.4 years.
State rank #16 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.5%
14.5%; below the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #10 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5%
5%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #3 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,879 residents
1 per 1,879 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,396 residents.
State rank #15 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 608 residents
1 per 608 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 393 residents.
State rank #17 of 21 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Gloucester County FAQ
Is Gloucester County a good place to live?
Gloucester County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 36.8% and life expectancy is 77.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Gloucester County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $310,400 median home value and $1,531/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $105,115, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Gloucester County?
Gloucester County has 306,954 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Gloucester County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 34015; the parent state FIPS is 34.
What is the median household income in Gloucester County?
The ACS median household income is $105,115.
How much does housing cost in Gloucester County?
Housing benchmarks are $310,400 median home value and $1,531/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $105,115, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Gloucester County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.4%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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