Camden, New Jersey
Camden: The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey. It is located on the Delaware River in southeastern New Jersey. Camden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Battleship New Jersey and the Camden Children's Garden.
About
Camden is a city located in the county of Camden in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,344 and a population density of 2,888 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 73,740 inhabitants.
The city was created 398 years ago in 1625.
Quick Facts about Camden
| Population : | 73,740 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Camden County |
| Postal code : | 08102–08110 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 856 |
| Area : | 26.78 km2 |
| Official name : | Camden |
| Named for : | Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden |
| Altitude : | 16 feet / 5 meters |
| Capital city : | Camden is capital of Camden County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1626 (398 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 04:28:01 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,753 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Camden is located at 39°55'33"N 75°7'11"W (39.9259500, -75.1196200). It has 5 neighbors: Collingswood, City of Gloucester City, Haddon, Oaklyn and Philadelphia.
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- Official Website
Official website of Camden
Camden has 5 neighbours.
- Collingswood borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- City of Gloucester City city in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Haddon township in New Jersey
- Oaklyn borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Philadelphia The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Camden decreased by 4.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 77,344 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,049 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76,711 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,283 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,673 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,204 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,818 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 73,728 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,725 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73,562 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 73,740 | 0.24% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Camden
1 Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Wiggins Waterfront Park
2 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Camden Waterfront
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5 Camden Children's Garden
3 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Camden
1 Dunkin'
16 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Burger King
415 N 8th St, Camden, NJ 08102, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 bp
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Other Places in Camden
1 Camden County City Hall
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 ➦ Show Map
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2 Camden City Council
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 ➦ Show Map
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3 Camden Office Of The Mayor
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08101 ➦ Show Map
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4 Camden Municipal Clerks Office
520 Market St, Camden, NJ 08102 ➦ Show Map
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5 Camden Planning Board
520 Market St # 224, Camden, NJ 08102 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Camden (200)
People born in Camden, including jazz drummer Butch Ballard, feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, wrestler Jordan Burroughs, .
List
- Sheena Tosta (athletics competitor) she was born in 01/10/1982
- Sheetal Sheth (American actress, and producer) she was born in 24/06/1976
- Lindley Miller Garrison (lawyer, U.S. Secretary of War (1864-1932)) he was born in 28/11/1864
- Lola Falana (American actor, dancer and model) she was born in 11/09/1942
- Howard Unruh (American mass murderer) he was born in 21/01/1921
- Nelson Boyd (American musician) he was born in 06/02/1928
- Richard Holmes (American organist) he was born in 02/05/1931
- Arthur Augustus Zimmerman (American cyclist) he was born in 11/06/1869
- Phil Zimmermann (creator of Pretty Good Privacy) he was born in 12/02/1954
- Frank Sheeran (American mobster) he was born in 25/10/1920
- Buddy DeFranco (American jazz clarinetist and bandleader) he was born in 17/02/1923
- Mary Ellen Avery (American pediatrician) she was born in 06/05/1927
- George Murry (Catholic bishop) he was born in 28/12/1948
- Milton Wagner (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 20/02/1963
- Dajuan Wagner (American basketball player) he was born in 04/02/1983
- Buddy Rogers (American professional wrestler (1921-1992)) he was born in 20/02/1921
- Karen Zerby (Cult leader) she was born in 31/07/1946
- Thrasher (American professional wrestler) he was born in 13/06/1969
Schools in Camden
College & universities near Camden, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186371 | Rutgers University-Camden | Camden (NJ) | 08102 |
| 185970 | P B Cosmetology Education Center | Gloucester (NJ) | 08030 |
| 414540 | Jean Madeline Aveda Institute | Philadelphia (PA) | 19147 |
| 216366 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia (PA) | 19107 |
| 419341 | Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | Philadelphia (PA) | 19146 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Camden, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
| PHN | North Philadelphia station | 2900 North Broad St. | RAIL |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
Post offices near Camden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Post Office | Camden (NJ) | 08102 |
| Snyder Plaza Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19148 |
| Camden Carrier Annex Post Office | Camden (NJ) | 08104 |
| Penns Landing Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19147 |
| B Free Franklin Post Office | Philadelphia (PA) | 19106 |
Other places with the same name (14)
- Camden , Arkansas county seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 10,638 people.
- Camden , South Carolina city in South Carolina with a population of 7,288 people.
- Camden , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 4,806 people.
- Camden , Delaware town in Delaware, United States with a population of 3,640 people.
- Camden , Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 3,620 people.
- Camden , New York town in Oneida County, New York with a population of 2,675 people.
- Camden , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,974 people.
- Camden , Alabama City in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,694 people.
- Camden , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 619 people.
- Camden , North Carolina city in and county seat of Camden County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 599 people.
- Camden , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 501 people.
- Camden , Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 173 people.
- Camden , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 76 people.
Other cities in Camden County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Camden County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | 72,037 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States |
| Jackson | 58,371 | Unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Camden County, New Jersey |
| Winslow | 38,543 | Township of New Jersey |
| Pennsauken | 35,728 | Township in New Jersey, United States of America |
| Morris | 22,352 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Vernon | 21,879 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Lindenwold | 17,211 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey |
| Haddon | 14,508 | Township in New Jersey |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 14,171 | Census designated place |
| Collingswood | 13,848 | Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Park | 13,592 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Florence | 12,473 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Greentree | 11,367 | Census designated place |
| Bellmawr | 11,329 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haddonfield | 11,322 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Gloucester City | 11,219 | City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Camden distances to largest New Jersey cities
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Paterson
- Elizabeth
- Elizabethport
- Clifton
- Trenton
- Brick
- Passaic
- Union City
- Union
- Bayonne
- East Orange
- Vineland
- South Vineland
- New Brunswick
- Hoboken
- Perth Amboy
Map & Images (more maps)
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