Salem County New Jersey Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Salem County New Jersey area was $69,886 in 2021, the latest figures available. Salem County median household income is $19,410 lower than the median New Jersey household income and $169 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Salem County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Salem County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Salem County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Jersey | $89,296 | -2.53% | +1.25% |
| Salem County | $69,886 | -3.53% | -1.46% |
Trends in Salem County, NJ Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Salem is $69,886. Real median household income peaked in 2015 at $78,713 and is now $8,827 (11.21%) lower. From a post peak low of $60,586 in 2016, real median household income for Salem has now grown by $9,300 (15.35%).
Real Median Household Income: Salem County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Salem County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Salem County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,296 | $69,886 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,611 | $72,440 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,875 | $72,626 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $88,195 | $70,924 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $88,518 | $67,697 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,949 | $60,586 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $82,592 | $78,713 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $82,388 | $65,730 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $81,740 | $72,161 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $82,361 | $71,358 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $81,439 | $65,102 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $86,512 | $65,707 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $87,810 | $72,035 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $85,769 | $73,902 |
Salem County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Salem County was $90,085 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey family income, Salem County median family income is $20,017 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Salem County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Salem County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Jersey | $110,102 | -2.51% | +0.63% |
| Salem County | $90,085 | +0.54% | +2.57% |
Trends in Salem County, NJ Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Salem is $90,085. Real median family income peaked in 2015 at $102,696 and is now $12,611 (12.28%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Salem County, New Jersey, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Salem County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Salem County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $110,102 | $90,085 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $112,942 | $89,601 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $112,021 | $85,969 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,411 | $87,827 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $107,542 | $88,477 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $106,746 | $84,794 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,203 | $102,696 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $101,290 | $84,739 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $99,518 | $84,579 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $99,828 | $85,381 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $99,303 | $80,977 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $105,549 | $88,717 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $107,181 | $90,926 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $104,737 | $86,125 |
Salem County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Salem County was $33,408 in 2021. Compared to the median New Jersey per capita income, Salem County median per capita income is $13,930 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Salem County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Salem County New Jersey
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Jersey | $47,338 | -1.92% | +2.47% |
| Salem County | $33,408 | -8.12% | -2.75% |
Trends in Salem County, NJ Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Salem is $33,408. Real per capita income peaked in 2019 at $38,221 and is now $4,813 (12.59%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Salem County, New Jersey, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Salem County
| Date | US | New Jersey | Salem County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $47,338 | $33,408 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $48,266 | $36,359 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $47,570 | $38,221 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,196 | $34,353 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $44,837 | $34,988 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $43,932 | $33,421 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $42,593 | $36,737 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $41,920 | $33,194 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,622 | $33,540 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,242 | $32,867 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,155 | $32,364 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $43,372 | $34,497 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $44,317 | $35,340 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,768 | $35,172 |
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