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Camden, New Jersey

Coordinates: 39°56′24″N 75°06′18″W / 39.94°N 75.105°W / 39.94; -75.105
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Camden, New Jersey
City
Flag of Camden, New Jersey
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Official seal of Camden, New Jersey
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Motto(s): 
In a Dream, I Saw a City Invincible[1]
Location of Camden in Camden County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Location of Camden in Camden County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
Camden is located in Camden County, New Jersey
Camden
Camden
Location in Camden County
Camden is located in New Jersey
Camden
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Location in New Jersey
Camden is located in the United States
Camden
Camden
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°56′24″N 75°06′18″W / 39.94°N 75.105°W / 39.94; -75.105
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyCamden
Settled1626
IncorporatedFebruary 13, 1828
Named forCharles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden
Government
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 • TypeFaulkner Act (mayor–council)
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorVictor Carstarphen (D, term ends December 31, 2025)[2][3]
 • AdministratorTimothy J. Cunningham[4]
 • Municipal clerkLuis Pastoriza[5]
Area
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 • Total10.34 sq mi (26.78 km2)
 • Land8.92 sq mi (23.10 km2)
 • Water1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2)  13.75%
 • Rank208th of 565 in state
7th of 37 in county[8]
Elevation
[9]
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)[10][11]
 • Total71,791
 • Estimate 
(2023)[10][12][13]
71,100
 • Rank532nd in country (as of 2023)[12]
14th of 565 in state
2nd of 37 in county[14]
 • Density8,047.4/sq mi (3,107.1/km2)
  • Rank50th of 565 in state
2nd of 37 in county[14]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
08101–08105[15][16]
Area code856[17]
FIPS code3400710000[8][18][19]
GNIS feature ID0885177[8][20]
Websitewww.ci.camden.nj.us

Camden is a city in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Delaware Valley metropolitan region.[21] The city was incorporated on February 13, 1828.[22] Camden has been the county seat of Camden County[23] since the county's formation on March 13, 1844.[22] The city derives its name from Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden.[24][25] Camden is made up of over 20 neighborhoods,[26][27][28] and is part of the South Jersey region of the state.

The initial growth of Camden industrially is often credited to the “big three” employers of Camden: RCA Victor, Campbell's Soup, and New York Shipbuilding Company. As workers went from disorganized to unionized, labor costs increased locally to a point where the "big three" felt compelled to move away from Camden in the mid-to-late-20th century as they could find cheaper workers elsewhere.[29][30] Though the city has declined in recent decades since the decline of heavy industry in the area and whiteflight to the suburbs, the city has made efforts to revitalize itself through various infrastructure and community projects.

Projects such as the redevelopment of the waterfront area brought three tourist attractions to the area: the USS New Jersey, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and the Adventure Aquarium.[31] The city is the home of Rutgers University–Camden, which was founded as the South Jersey Law School in 1926,[32] and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which opened in 2012. Camden also houses both Cooper University Hospital and Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Camden County College and Rowan University also have campuses in downtown Camden. The "eds and meds" institutions account for roughly 45% of Camden's total employment.[33]

Once known for violent crime,[34] the restructuring of the police force in 2013 has been credited for the decrease in that number.[34] As of January 2021, violent crime was down 46% from its high in the 1990s and at the lowest level since the 1960s. Overall crime reports in 2020 were down 74% compared to 1974, the first year of uniform crime-reporting in the city.[34]

History

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Main article: History of Camden, New Jersey

Early History

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The city traces back to local indigenous Lenape, who are believed to have inhabited this area 13–15,000 years prior to the first European settlers.[35] In the early 17th century, the Dutch West India Company established Fort Nassau where the Delaware River meets Big Timber Creek, which is today known as Brooklawn. This settlement subsequently sparked competition from European Settlers over control of the fur trade in the area.[36] Ownership of the land switched numerous times, first with nobles under King Charles II (of Great Britain and Ireland), then the New Jersey Quakers in 1673. It was not before long that the Lenape Tribe and Quakers cohabited the area. Quakers eventually settled in the area at the end of the 17th century and the start of the 18th century, drawn by promises of religious freedom, fairer taxation, and more representation in government.[35] The Quakers expansion, consumption of resources, along with the introduction of alcohol and disease, led to a decline in the Lenape population. The development of a ferry system along the Delaware River bolstered trade between Fort Nassau and Philadelphia.[36] Through Ferries, families like Coopers and the Kaighns were able to establish settlements in surrounding areas. In 1773, Jacob Cooper played a significant role in developing the area which is today known as Camden, named after Charles Pratt, the Earl of Camden.[36]

19th Century

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In the 19th century Camden underwent significant changes, transitioning from a hub of transportation to a growing city. On February 13, 1828, Camden was officially recognized, being incorporated from sections of Gloucester County. Camden Township was established in 1832 which was the same area as Camden City until it was reduced in 1848.[22] In 1830, the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company was chartered in Camden, which connected ferry terminals from New York City to Philadelphia via rail. The railroad ended in Camden's Waterfront, where passengers would be ferried across the Delaware River to arrive in Philadelphia. Similarly to Camden's inception, transportation was a huge catalyst in its growth—the railroads opening in 1834 led to an increase in population and commerce.[37]

Early 20th Century

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In Camden's transition into the 20th Century, Industry grew rapidly at the hands of companies such as the Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor), New York Shipbuilding Corporation, and Campbell Soup Company. These were major employers in Camden, at times employing tens of thousands in and outside of Camden.[38][39][40] The United States role in World War II made the New York Shipbuilding Company the largest and most productive ship yard in the world.[41] Its location on the Delaware River made it ideal to launch ships. In 1926, a bridge connected New Jersey and Pennsylvania made its debut opening, which was named the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in 1956.[42] The project cost $37 million, which New Jersey and Pennsylvania both paid equal parts of. The goal was to reduce ferry traffic between Philadelphia and Camden.

During the 1930s, Camden faced economic decline in the face of the Great Depression. It was due to Camden's thriving industry that they did not go bankrupt. However, by the 1950s, manufacturing came to slow causing industries to relocate and employment to dwindle.[43]

Camden also experienced dramatic shifts in its population demographic. Immigration from Eastern Europe made them the leading ethnic group by 1920, whereas it had previously been German, British, and Irish immigrants.[44] World War II caused African American migration towards Camden from the south, which increased their presence in Camden. Subsequently, Camden became ethnically and religiously segregated.[43] Camden Central Airport further facilitated migration, being active from 1929 to 1957. On July 17, 1951, the Delaware River Port Authority, a bi-state agency, was created to promote trade and better coordinate transportation between the two cities of Camden and Phildelphia.[45]

Late 20th Century

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In contrast to the growth and industrialization Camden experienced in the early 1900s, there came a drop in population and industry further into the 20th century.[46] Having reached its peak number of manufacturing jobs in 1950, by 1982 it was a quarter of what it had been. Post World War II, Campbell's Soup Company and RCA Victor had decentralized their production efforts in Camden.[47] This Capital Flight was an attempt to avoid an increase in labor wages which unionized workers were fighting for.[29][30] The New York Shipbuilding Company, a major contributor of naval units during World War II, shut down in 1967 due to low demand and mismanagement.[48]

During this period there was a large amount of white flight, in which white residents moved to surrounding suburbs in search of economic opportunity.[46] Along with this, civil unrest grew resulting in riots. Police brutality and crime were at an all-time high which further exacerbated Camden's problems.

Efforts to revitalize Camden began in 1980 with Mayor Randy Primas. In an attempt to generate income for the city, he pursued initiatives such as the construction of a riverfront state-prison and a trash-to-steam incinerator which received substantial opposition from residents.[49][50] With Milton Milan's election as Camden's next mayor, he declared the city bankrupt which resulted in $60 million of aid and the state's assumption of Camden's finances.[51] Another notable revitalization effort was the establishment of non-profit organization, The Parkside Business and Community In Partnership, which occurred in 1993 and is active today.[52]

21st Century

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The River Line's Cooper Street–Rutgers University station stop

In recent years, Camden has transitioned from a manufacturing industry to an economy focused on education and healthcare. The Eds-and-Meds Industry has become the largest source of employment in Camden—with institutions such as Cooper University Hospital, Rowan University, Rutgers-Camden, Camden County College, Virtua, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, and CAMcare.[53]

Redevelopment

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Main article: Redevelopment of Camden, NJ
See also: List of tallest buildings in Camden
An image of Camden Towers, American Water Headquarters and 11 Cooper St Apartments
Camden Towers (left), American Water Headquarters (center), and 11 Cooper St Apartments (right) in Camden
The former Camden Downtown Branch of the Camden County Library

Redevelopment is an idea has loomed over the city since the 1980s, when Mayor Primas started looking for projects to be able to revitalize with the loss of several foundational industries in the preciding decades.

Revitalization efforts have persisted, bringing infrastructure such as the RiverLine and a park over the site of what was the Riverfront State Prison.[54][55] In 2013 the New Jersey Economic Development Authority introduced incentives for companies to relocate to Camden.[56] Other projects include the redevelopment of the Waterfront, the construction of the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex, and the Subaru of America's headquarters.

Recent developments also include the revitalization of public spaces, such as the construction of Camden's first comprehensive park plan and the redevelopment of housing complexes like Camden's Branch Village and Ablett Village.[57][58] Additionally, investments have been made in education, with funding allocated for post-pandemic relief, facility renovations, and mental health support in Camden County.[59]

Furthermore, there are plans for a $2 billion expansion of Cooper University Hospital which further increases the current industry in Camden and indicates further developments in the city.[60]

Culture

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A community sign near Camden's Cooper Grant neighborhood showcasing the cities unofficial tagline "A City Invincible"
"A City Invincible" sign, the city's official tagline, near Camden's Cooper Grant neighborhood
The Battleship USS New Jersey on the Camden waterfront in 2010

Camden's role as an industrial city gave rise to distinct neighborhoods and cultural groups that have affected the growth and decline of the city over the course of the 20th century. Camden is also home to historic landmarks detailing its rich history in literature, music, social work, and industry such as the Walt Whitman House,[61] the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts and the Camden Children's Garden.

Camden's cultural history has been greatly affected by both its economic and social position over the years. From 1950 to 1970, industry plummeted, resulting in close to 20,000 jobs being lost for Camden residents.[62] This mass unemployment as well as social pressure from neighboring townships caused an exodus of citizens, mostly white. This gap was filled by new African American and Latino citizens and led to a restructuring of Camden's communities. The number of White citizens who left to neighboring towns such as Collingswood or Cherry Hill left both new and old African American and Latino citizens to re-shape their community. To help in this process, numerous not-for-profit organizations such as Hopeworks or the Neighborhood Center were formed to facilitate Camden's movement into the 21st century.[43]

Community

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See also: The Black Community of Camden, NJ and Hispanic and Latino community of Camden, New Jersey

The Black Community has been one of the city's foundations since its founding in 1828 and have contributed heavily to the city's culture. Corinne's Place is a Black-owned soul food restaurant located in Camden, New Jersey. Corinne Bradley-Powers opened the restaurant on Haddon Avenue in 1989.[63] The Hispanic and Latino Community in the city has increased heavily in the past twenty years, but have had a long history in Camden. Puerto Rican Unity for Progress is a multi-service, community-based organization that is located in Camden and serves the Hispanic community who reside in the city. The organization was established in 1976 and opened its physical location at 437 Broadway Street in Camden in June 1978.

Arts and entertainment

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Main article: Arts and entertainment in Camden, New Jersey

Camden has two generally recognized neighborhoods located on the Delaware River waterfront, Central and South. The Waterfront South was founded in 1851 by the Kaighns Point Land Company. During World War II, Waterfront South housed many of the industrial workers for the New York Shipbuilding Company. Currently, the Waterfront is home to many historical buildings and cultural icons. The Waterfront South neighborhood is a federal and state historic district due to its history and culturally significant buildings, such as the Sacred Heart Church and the South Camden Trust Company[64] The Central Waterfront is located adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and is home to the Nipper Building (also known as The Victor), the Adventure Aquarium, and Battleship New Jersey

Religion

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Newton Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends

Camden has religious institutions including many churches and their associated non-profit organizations and community centers such as the Little Rock Baptist Church in the Parkside section of Camden, First Nazarene Baptist Church, Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church, and the Parkside United Methodist Church. Other congregations that are active now are Newton Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, on Haddon Avenue and Cooper Street and the Masjid at 1231 Mechanic St, Camden, NJ 08104.

The first Scientology church was incorporated in December 1953 in Camden by L. Ron Hubbard, his wife Mary Sue Hubbard, and John Galusha.[65][66]

Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Broadway and Ferry Ave in Camden

Father Michael Doyle, the pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church located in South Camden, has played a large role in Camden's spiritual and social history. In 1971, Doyle was part of the Camden 28, a group of anti-Vietnam War activists who planned to raid a draft board office in the city. This is noted by many as the start of Doyle's activities as a radical 'Catholic Left'. Following these activities, Monsignor Doyle went on to become the pastor of Sacred Heart Church, remaining known for his poetry and activism.[67] Monsignor Doyle and the Sacred Heart Church's main mission is to form a connection between the primarily white suburban surrounding areas and the inner-city of Camden.[68]

In 1982, Father Mark Aita of Holy Name of Camden founded the St. Luke's Catholic Medical Services. Aita, a medical doctor and a member of the Society of Jesus, created the first medical system in Camden that did not use rotating primary care physicians. Since its conception, St. Luke's has grown to include Patient Education Classes as well as home medical services, aiding over seven thousand Camden residents.[69][70]

Philanthrophy

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Cathedral Kitchen in Camden

Camden has a variety of non-profit Tax-Exempt Organizations aimed to assist city residents with a wide range of health and social services free or reduced charge to residents. Camden City, having one of the highest rates of poverty in New Jersey, fueled residents and local organizations to come together and develop organizations aimed to provide relief to its citizens. As of the 2000 Census, Camden's income per capita was $9,815. This ranking made Camden the poorest city in the state of New Jersey, as well as one of the poorest cities in the United States.[71] Camden also has one of the highest rates of childhood poverty in the nation.[71]

A local business called Camden Fashion Week was created in 2019 and has held events every year since. It was made to let children with disabilities create clothing using their imagination. Tawanda Jones, who organized the business, says she envisioned doing something that lets kids be who they desire to be.[72] Despite having no sponsors, the company runs successfully and has shows once a year. Other businesses include the Camden County Historical Society, which has documented every event in town. It was built in 1899 as a place for those who find anything that links to one's heritage and for other educational purposes.[73] The Heart of Camden, known as the city's landmark, has hosted many festivities. They even helped provide townspeople a place to spend time with their friends and families.

Economy

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Campbell Soup Company's headquarters in Camden

About 45% of employment in Camden is in the "eds and meds" sector, providing educational and medical institutions.[33]

Largest employers

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Urban enterprise zone

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Portions of Camden are part of a joint Urban Enterprise Zone. The city was selected in 1983 as one of the initial group of 10 zones chosen to participate in the program.[74] In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6.625% rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants.[75] Established in September 1988, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in December 2023.[76]

The UEZ program in Camden and four other original UEZ cities had been allowed to lapse as of January 1, 2017, after Governor Chris Christie, who called the program an "abject failure", vetoed a compromise bill that would have extended the status for two years.[77] In May 2018, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law that reinstated the program in these five cities and extended the expiration date in other zones.[78]

Housing

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Saint Joseph's Carpenters Society

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Saint Josephs Carpenter Society (SJCS) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization located in Camden. Their focus is on the rehabilitation of current residences, as well as the creation of new low income, rent-controlled housing. SJCS is attempting to tackle the problem of abandoned properties in Camden by tracking down the homeowners so they can then purchase and rehabilitate the property. Since the organization's beginning, it has overseen the rehabilitation or construction of over 500 homes in Camden.[79]

SJCS also provides some education and assistance in the home-buying process to prospective homebuyers in addition to their rehabilitation efforts. This includes a credit report analysis, information on how to establish credit, and assistance in finding other help for the homebuyers.[80]

In March 2019, SJCS received $207,500 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) NeighborWorks America program. NeighborWorks America is a public non-profit created by Congress in 1978, which is tasked with supporting community development efforts at the local level.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 10.34 square miles (26.78 km2), including 8.92 square miles (23.10 km2) of land and 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2) of water (13.75%).[8][81]

Camden borders Collingswood, Gloucester City, Oaklyn, Pennsauken Township and Woodlynne in Camden County, as well as Philadelphia across the Delaware River in Pennsylvania.[82][83][84] Just offshore of Camden is Pettys Island, which is part of Pennsauken Township. The Cooper River (popular for boating) flows through Camden, and Newton Creek forms Camden's southern boundary with Gloucester City.

Camden contains the United States' first federally funded planned community for working class residents, Yorkship Village (now called Fairview).[85] The village was designed by Electus Darwin Litchfield, who was influenced by the "garden city" developments popular in England at the time.[86]

Waterfront

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Main article: Camden Waterfront
The Camden waterfront seen from across the Delaware River in Philadelphia in 2005

Historically, the Waterfront has always been a foundational part and major hub of the city. It was home to the New York Shipbuilding Company Shipyards until 1968. In the 1990s, the Waterfront began a beacon of revitalization for the city. For more information on revitalization see Camden Waterfront Revitalization. The city's waterfront, along the Delaware River is highlighted by its three main attractions, the USS New Jersey, the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and the Adventure Aquarium.[31] The waterfront is also the headquarters for Catapult Learning, the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex, American Water.

Other attractions at the Waterfront are the Wiggins Park Riverstage and Marina, One Port Center, The Victor Lofts, the Walt Whitman House,[61] the Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, the Rutgers–Camden Center for the Arts, the Camden Children's Garden, Cooper's Poynt Park (former site of Riverfront State Prison).

Port

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On the Delaware River, with access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Port of Camden handles break bulk, bulk cargo, as well as some containers. Terminals fall under the auspices of the South Jersey Port Corporation as well as private operators such as Holt Logistics/Holtec International. The port receives hundreds of ships moving international and domestic cargo annually and is one of the USA's largest shipping centers for wood products, cocoa and perishables.[87]

Neighborhoods

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Camden contains more than 20 generally recognized neighborhoods:[28]

Climate

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Camden has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa in the Köppen climate classification) with hot summers and cool to cold winters.

Climate data for Camden, New Jersey
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41
(5) 		45
(7) 		54
(12) 		65
(18) 		74
(23) 		82
(28) 		87
(31) 		85
(29) 		78
(26) 		67
(19) 		57
(14) 		46
(8) 		87
(31)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24
(−4) 		26
(−3) 		33
(1) 		42
(6) 		52
(11) 		61
(16) 		67
(19) 		65
(18) 		58
(14) 		46
(8) 		38
(3) 		29
(−2) 		24
(−4)
Source: Weather.com "Camden, NJ Monthly Weather Forecast". Camden, NJ (08102). Weather.com. 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.

Education

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Public schools

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Main article: Camden City School District

Camden's public schools are operated by the Camden City School District. The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke[88] which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.[89][90] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of 19 schools, had an enrollment of 7,553 students and 668.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.3:1.[91]

High schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[92]) are Brimm Medical Arts High School[93] (175; 9–12), Camden Big Picture Learning Academy[94] (196; 6–12), Camden High School[95] (347; 9–12), Creative Arts Academy[96] (290; 6–12), Eastside High School[97] (784; 9–12) and Pride Academy[98] (63; 6–12).[99][100][101]

Charter and renaissance schools

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KIPP Cooper Norcross Lanning Square Primary and Middle School

In 2012, The Urban Hope Act was signed into law, allowing renaissance schools to open in Trenton, Newark, and Camden. The renaissance schools, run by charter companies, differed from charter schools, as they enrolled students based on the surrounding neighborhood, similar to the city school district. This makes renaissance schools a hybrid of charter and public schools. This is the act that allowed Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), Uncommon Schools, and Mastery Schools to open in the city.[102]

Under the renaissance charter school proposal, the Henry L. Bonsall Family School became Uncommon Schools Camden Prep Mt. Ephraim Campus, East Camden Middle School has become part of Mastery Charter Schools, Francis X. Mc Graw Elementary School and Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School have become part of the Mastery charter network. The J.G Whittier Family school has become part of the KIPP Public Charter Schools as KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy. Students were given the option to stay with the school under their transition or seek other alternatives.[103]

In the 2013–14 school year, Camden city proposed a budget of $72 million to allot to charter schools in the city. In previous years, Camden city charter schools have used $52 million and $66 million in the 2012–2013 and 2013–2014 school years, respectively.[104]

March 9, 2015, marked the first year of the new Camden Charter Schools open enrollment. Mastery and Uncommon charter schools did not meet enrollment projections for their first year of operation by 15% and 21%, according to Education Law Center.[105]

In October 2016, Governor Chris Christie, Camden Mayor Dana L. Redd, Camden Public Schools Superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard, and state and local representatives announced a historical $133 million investment of a new Camden High School Project.[106] The new school is planned to be ready for student occupancy in 2021. It would have 9th and 12th grade.

As of 2019, there are 3,850 Camden students enrolled in one of the city's renaissance schools, and 4,350 Camden students are enrolled one of the city's charter schools.[107] Combined, these students make up approximately 55% of the 15,000 students in Camden.

Charter schools

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Renaissance schools

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  • Uncommon Schools Camden Prep
  • KIPP Cooper Norcross
    • Lanning Square Primary School
    • Lanning Square Middle School
    • Whittier Middle School
  • Mastery Schools of Camden
    • Cramer Hill Elementary
    • Molina Lower Elementary
    • Molina Upper Elementary
    • East Camden Middle
    • Mastery High School of Camden
    • McGraw Elementary[109]

Private education

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Holy Name School,[110] Sacred Heart Grade School,[111] and St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School (founded in 1894)[112] are K–8 elementary schools operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[113] They operate as four of the five schools in the Catholic Partnership Schools, a post-parochial model of Urban Catholic Education.[114]

Higher education

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Rutgers University–Camden and the Philadelphia skyline (background)

The University District, adjacent to the downtown, is home to the following institutions:

Libraries

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The city was once home to two Carnegie libraries, the Main Building[123] and the Cooper Library in Johnson Park.[124] The city's once extensive library system, beleaguered by financial difficulties, threatened to close at the end of 2010, but was incorporated into the county system.[125][126] The main branch closed in February 2011,[127] and was later reopened by the county in the bottom floor of the Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers University.[128]

Camden also has three academic libraries; The Paul Robeson Library at Rutgers University-Camden serves Rutgers undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students from the Camden campuses of Camden County College and Rowan University. Rutgers Law School has a law library and Cooper Medical School at Rowan has a medical library.

Sports

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Camden Athletic Complex

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The Camden Athletic Complex (former site of Campbell's Field) which was completed in 2022. it contains a baseball field, track and field area, soccer field, and lacrosse field. The Camden Riversharks were an American professional baseball team based in Camden, which played out of the former Campbell's Field. An investment totaling $15 million, planned to be split evenly between Rutgers and the city of Camden, will reportedly develop the area into a recreational complex for the city, as well as accommodations for the university's NCAA Division III sports teams.[129]

Philadelphia 76ers training facility

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The training facility of the Philadelphia 76ers in Camden

The team found a property at the Camden Waterfront. An $82 million grant was approved by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to begin construction of the training facility in Camden, and was scheduled to break ground in October 2014.[130] The grant was somewhat controversial in that it saves the 76ers organization from paying any property taxes or fees that would be accrued by the building over its first decade. Vocal opponents of the facility claim that the site has now joined a list of large companies or industries that are invited to Camden with significant monetary incentive, at great expense to local tax payers as a form of corporate welfare.[131] Based on contingent hiring, the grant was to be paid out over 10 years, with the facility scheduled to host practices by 2016.[130] The training facilities include the two full-size courts, as well as a weight room, full hydrotherapy room, Gatorade Fuel Bar, full players-only restaurant and personal chef, medical facilities, film room, and full locker room.

Environmental problems

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Main article: Environmental issues in Camden, New Jersey

Over the past few decades, Camden has faced many environmental problems due to its history of heavy industry and the improper disposal of contaminents. Environmental concerns include air/water pollution and soil contamination, with there being several Superfund sites throughout the city. In recent years, illegal dumping has become a issue due to all the vacant lots throughout the city and lack of security and matinence coming from City Hall.

This is the front of the US District Court facing Cooper Street in Camden, NJ
This is the front of the US District Court facing Cooper Street in Camden, NJ

Government and Services

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Federal Courthouse in Camden

Camden has historically been a stronghold of the Democratic Party.

Local government

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Further information: Mayors of Camden, New Jersey
Camden's City Hall opened in 1931.

Since July 1, 1961, the city has operated within the Faulkner Act, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under a Mayor-Council form of government.[6][132] The city is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government.[133] The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the City Council, with all members elected in partisan voting to four-year terms of office on a staggered basis. The Mayor is directly elected by the voters. The City Council includes seven council members. Since 1994, the city has been divided into four council districts, with a single council member elected from each of the four districts and three council members being elected at-large; previously, the entire council was elected at-large. The four ward seats are up for election at the same time and the three at-large seats and the mayoral seat are up for election together two years later.[134] For three decades before 1962 and from 1996 to 2007, Camden's municipal elections were held on a non-partisan basis; since 2007, the elections have been partisan.[135]

As of 2024, the Mayor of Camden is Democrat Victor Carstarphen, whose term of office ends December 31, 2025.[2] Members of the City Council are Council President Angel Fuentes (D, 2025; at large), Vice President Sheila Davis (D, 2025; at large), Arthur Barclay (D, 2027; Ward 1), Christopher R. Collins (D, 2027; Ward 2), Falio Leyba-Martinez (D, 2027; Ward 3), Jannette Ramos (D, 2027; Ward 4) and Noemi G. Soria-Perez (D, 2025; at large).[136][137][138][139]

In May 2021, the city council appointed Victor Carstarphen to serve as mayor, filling the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Frank Moran until he resigned from office the previous March.[140]

In 2018, the city had an average residential property tax bill of $1,710, the lowest in the county, compared to an average bill of $6,644 in Camden County and $8,767 statewide.[141][142]

Federal, state and county representation

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Camden is located in the 1st Congressional District[143] and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.[144][145][146]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[147][148] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[149] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[150][151]

US Post Office facing Market Street in Camden, NJ
US Post Office facing Market Street in Camden, NJ

For the 2024-2025 session, the 5th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D, Barrington) and in the General Assembly by Bill Moen (D, Camden) and William Spearman (D, Camden).[152]

Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role.[153] As of 2024, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, 2026),[154] Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, 2025),[155] Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede, 2025),[156] Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024),[157] Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2024),[158] Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2024),[159] and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2026).[160][153][161][162][163]

Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township, 2024),[164][165] Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden, 2024)[166][167] and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).[168][169][170]

Politics

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Presidential Election Results in Camden, NJ
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2016[171] 94.8% 19,654 4.0% 838 1.1% 235
2012[172] 96.8% 22,254 3.0% 683 0.2% 57
2008[173] 94.3% 22,197 5.1% 1,213 0.5% 119
2004[174] 86.6% 15,914 12.8% 2,368 0.5% 97
2000[175] 87.9% 14,811 8.1% 1,374 1.1% 189

As of November 6, 2018, there were 42,264 registered voters in the city of Camden.[176] As of March 23, 2011, there were 43,893 registered voters in Camden, of which 17,403 (39.6%) were registered as Democrats, 885 (2.0%) were registered as Republicans and 25,601 (58.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated.[177]

All Camden mayors since 1935 have been Democrats. The last Republican Camden mayor was Frederick von Nieda, who only sat in office for a year.[178]

In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received overwhelming support from the city of Camden. On May 11, 2016, Clinton held a rally at Camden County College.[179] Much like prior presidential elections, Camden has heavily favored the Democratic candidate.

During his second term, Obama visited Camden in 2015 and said that "Hold you up as a symbol of promise for the nation. This city is on to something, no one is suggesting that the job is done," the president said. "It's still a work in progress."[180] In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama was seeking reelection and was challenged by current Utah senator Mitt Romney then Massachusetts governor. The city overwhelmingly voted for Obama in the biggest Democratic landslide in Camden's history.

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 96.8% of the vote (22,254 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 3.0% (683 votes), and other candidates with 0.2% (57 votes), among the 23,230 ballots cast by the city's 47,624 registered voters (236 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 48.8%.[181][182] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 91.1% of the vote (22,197 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 5.0% (1,213 votes), with 24,374 ballots cast among the city's 46,654 registered voters, for a turnout of 52.2%.[183] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 84.4% of the vote (15,914 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 12.6% (2,368 votes), with 18,858 ballots cast among the city's 37,765 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 49.9.[184]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 79.9% of the vote (6,680 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 18.8% (1,569 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (116 votes), among the 9,796 ballots cast by the city's 48,241 registered voters (1,431 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 20.3%.[185][186] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 85.6% of the vote (8,700 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 5.9% (604 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 0.8% (81 votes), with 10,166 ballots cast among the city's 43,165 registered voters, yielding a 23.6% turnout.[187]

Political Corruption

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Three Camden mayors have been jailed for corruption: Angelo Errichetti, Arnold Webster, and Milton Milan.[188]

In 1981, Errichetti was convicted with three others for accepting a $50,000 bribe from FBI undercover agents in exchange for helping a non-existent Arab sheikh enter the United States.[189] The FBI scheme was part of the Abscam operation. The 2013 film American Hustle is a fictionalized portrayal of this scheme.[190]

In 1999, Webster, who was previously the superintendent of Camden City Public Schools, pleaded guilty to illegally paying himself $20,000 in school district funds after he became mayor.[191]

In 2001, Milan was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for accepting payoffs from associates of Philadelphia organized crime boss Ralph Natale,[192] soliciting bribes and free home renovations from city vendors, skimming money from a political action committee, and laundering drug money.[193][194]

The Courier-Post dubbed former State Senator Wayne R. Bryant, who represented the state's 5th Legislative District from 1995 to 2008, the "king of double dipping" for accepting no-show jobs in return for political benefits.[195] In 2009, Bryant was sentenced to four years in federal prison for funneling $10.5 million to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in exchange for a no-show job and accepting fraudulent jobs to inflate his state pension and was assessed a fine of $25,000 and restitution to UMDNJ in excess of $110,000.[196] In 2010, Bryant was charged with an additional 22 criminal counts of bribery and fraud, for taking $192,000 in false legal fees in exchange for backing redevelopment projects in Camden, Pennsauken Township and the New Jersey Meadowlands between 2004 and 2006.[197]

Camden Fire Department (CFD)

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A fire department in Camden, NJ
The Fire Administration Building on N 3rd Street in Camden, NJ
One of the fire engines in the garage at N 3rd St Fire Administration Building.
Fire Engine at N 3rd St. Fire Administration Building.

Officially organized in 1869, the Camden Fire Department (CFD) is the oldest paid fire department in New Jersey and is among the oldest paid fire departments in the United States. In 1916, the CFD was the first in the United States that had an all-motorized fire apparatus fleet.[198][199][200] The Camden Fire Department currently operates out of five fire stations, organized into two battalions. Each battalion is commanded by a battalion chief, who in turn reports to a deputy chief. The CFD currently operates five engine companies, one squad (rescue-pumper), three ladder companies, and one rescue company, as well as several other special, support, and reserve units. The department's fireboat is docked on the Delaware River. Currently, the quarters of Squad 7, a rescue-pumper, located at 1115 Kaighn Avenue, has been closed for renovations. Squad 7 is currently operating out of the Broadway Station. Since 2010, the Camden Fire Department has suffered severe economic cutbacks, including company closures and staffing cuts.[201]

Camden County Police Department (CCPD)

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On May 1, 2013, Camden County's Police Department was disbanded due to a union contract that made it financially impossible to keep officers on the street. While the existing county officers were still present, Camden County's Police Department brought in 25 new officers to train in neighborhoods in hopes they could regain the trust of local communities.[202] The members of the new "county" police force had lower salaries, along with fewer benefits, than they had received from the city.[203] Because of the reorganized force in 2013, the number of cops in the streets has increased, and spread throughout Camden. Camden's new police force began patrolling in tandem, speaking with residents, and driving patrol cars.[203] Camden County Police Department hosted several Meet Your Officers events to further engage with residents.

In 2018, the Camden County Police Department reported that violent crime had dropped 18%, led by a 21% decline in aggravated assaults; overall nonviolent crimes fell by 12%, the number of arson incidents fell by 29%, burglaries by 21%, and non-fatal "shooting hit incidents" had dropped by 15%.[34] In 2017 there were 23 homicides reported, which was a 30-year low.[34] In 2018, 2019, and 2020, there were 22, 24, and 23 homicides respectively.

A CNN report proposed that Camden might be a national model for what police abolition or "defunding the police" could look like. The report noted that Camden still had its own police force, but it was being administered by a different body, and had changed some of its overall procedures and policies.[204] A report in The Morning Call noted that the county police department, which is distinct from the county sheriff's office, and operates solely in Camden, had a budget of $68.5 million in 2020, compared to the city department's $55 million in 2011, shortly prior to its dissolution, and that police funding in Camden was higher on a per capita basis than that of other NJ cities with their own city-run departments. There are 380 full-time officers in the county-run department.[205]

Crime

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Camden once had a national reputation for its violent crime rates, although recent years have seen a significant drop in violent crime, with 2017 seeing the lowest number of homicides in three decades.[206]

Camden
Crime rates* (2017)
Violent crimes
Homicide31
Rape75
Robbery411
Aggravated assault956
Property crimes
Burglary584
Larceny-theft1,409
Motor vehicle theft551
Notes

*Number of reported crimes per 100,000 population.

2017 population: 74,532

Source: 2017 Neighborhood Scout

Morgan Quitno has ranked Camden as one of the top ten most dangerous cities in the United States since 1998, when they first included cities with populations less than 100,000. Camden was ranked as the third-most dangerous city in 2002, and the most dangerous city overall in 2004 and 2005.[207][208] It improved to the fifth spot for the 2006 and 2007 rankings but rose to number two in 2008[209][210][211] and to the most dangerous spot in 2009.[212] Morgan Quitno based its rankings on crime statistics reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in six categories: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft.[213] In 2011 in The Nation, journalist Chris Hedges described Camden as "the physical refuse of postindustrial America",[214] plagued with homelessness, drug trafficking, prostitution, robbery, looting, constant violence, and an overwhelmed police force (which in 2011 lost nearly half of its officers to budget-related layoffs).[215]

On October 29, 2012, the FBI announced Camden was ranked first in violent crime per capita of cities with over 50,000 residents.[216]

There were 23 homicides in Camden in 2017, the lowest since 1987 and almost half as many as the 44 murders the previous year. Both homicides and non-fatal shootings have declined sharply since 2012, when there were a record 67 homicides in the city.[217] In 2020 there were again 23 homicides reported. 2021 saw 23 homicides and a further reduction in violent crime, contrasting national trends.[218]

Total violent crime in the city declined in 2022, despite 28 murders and a spike of 29% in non-violent crime, highlighted by a sharp increase in car-related crime.[219]

Transportation

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Roads and highways

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Eastbound on I-76 at I-676 in Camden
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge at sunrise, connecting Camden (right) with Philadelphia

As of May 2010, the city had a total of 181.92 miles (292.77 km) of roadways, of which 147.54 miles (237.44 km) were maintained by the municipality, 25.39 miles (40.86 km) by Camden County, 6.60 miles (10.62 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 2.39 miles (3.85 km) by the Delaware River Port Authority.[220]

Interstate 676[221] and U.S. Route 30[222] run through Camden to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the north side of the city. Interstate 76 passes through briefly and interchanges with Interstate 676.[223]

Route 168 passes through briefly in the south[224] and County Routes 537,[225] 543,[226] 551[227] and 561[228] all travel through the center of the city.

Public transportation

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River Line at Walter Rand, a light rail system connecting Camden and Trenton

The Walter Rand Transportation Center opened May 17, 1989 under the name of Camden Transportation Center and was later named after a former New Jersey State senator, Walter Rand in 1994. The surface level bus transfer center located on the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway, includes both indoor and outdoor stations and runs between the hours of 6am and 9:30pm, seven days a week.[229] A majority of buses that stop at the center are NJ Transit buses that provide inexpensive and quick transportation to Philadelphia, Camden and Burlington Counties surrounding cities. The different routes include 313, 315, 316, 317, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 413, 418, 419, 450, 451, 452, 453, 457 and 551.[citation needed] Depending on distance and route the bus fare varies from under a dollar for closer stops, up to fifty dollars for farther stations including Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Along with the NJ Transit buses, the center is also home to many Greyhound Lines, that provide transportation to neighboring cities as well as to much farther destinations all around the country. Like the NJ Transit buses, the Greyhound bus fares vary from inexpensive for closer destinations and much more expensive for the farther the destination. Along with the bus stops, the center is home to two rail road system stations, the Walter Rand River Line station and PATCO, Broadway station which provides easy access to the busses from the surrounding area.

Since its opening on March 14, 2004, NJ Transit's River Line has offered light rail service to cities along the Delaware River starting in North Camden, and terminating in Trenton. There are four total stations located in the city, the southern most station is located at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion located on the Delaware River, and goes north along the river up to Trenton.[230] The second and third most south stations in Camden stop at the Camden Adventure Aquarium and at Rutgers University. The last stop in the city, the Walter Rand Transportation Center, located on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway, is a major transportation hub where the PATCO, NJ Transit buses, and Greyhounds all meet.[231] Since its opening the River Line was running 24-hours a day, but switched in 2010 to no service after 10pm. Fares are priced at $1.70 and are stamped by an employee when boarding the train and fare evasion carries a fine of up to $100.[229] Along with physical tickets that can be purchased at each station, online tickets can be purchased through smart phones on the NJ Transit App. The River Line was the first railroad to use a diesel LRV vehicle. Using diesel LRV vehicles made it cheaper to run and much easier to start and stop because of the frequent stations and cross roads that the rail stops for.[54] Since the start of this type of transit multiple other cities have started to use it as well, including Austin, Texas.

The PATCO Speedline offers frequent train service to Philadelphia and the suburbs to the east in Camden County, including Camden, Collingswood, Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Cherry Hill, Voorhees, and Lindenwold.[citation needed] Throughout the two states there are a total of 13 stations. Unlike most major US transit systems, the PACTO Speedline is running 24-hours a day. Opening in 1926 under the name of The Delaware River Bridge Commission, the rail consisted of 6 Philadelphia stops, and only two Camden stops, City Hall, and Broadway station. In 1951 Pennsylvania and New Jersey signed a contract allowing the expansion of the railroad.[232] These expansions included station between Camden and Lindenwold. Unlike the River Line the PATCO uses automated fare collection. The first station after crossing the river into Philadelphia, Franklin Square closed in 1979 because of the low number of riders. The station was proposed for a remodel and is planned on opening during the summer of 2024.[233] From 1969 to 2006 the system used plastic tickets which had an oxide layer on the entire back side used for magnetic encoding. Starting in 2006 the use of contactless paper tickets with a much smaller magnetic strip made the production and storage of tickets much cheaper and wasteful. Along with the paper tickets frequent rides could buy a plastic reusable card that could be refilled and also provide discounts on both fairs and specifics store near each station. Stations outside of the cities including Ferry ave, Collingswood, Vestment, Haddonfield, Woodcrest, Ashland, and Lindenwold, provide free day time parking and one dollar overnight parking, while the stations in the cities do not have access to parking.[234]

The RiverLink Ferry opened March 1992, as a passenger ferry service that crossed the Delaware River connecting the Camden Water Front with Philadelphia's, Penn's Landing. The ferry operates daily from May through September, and on Fridays through Sundays in April and October.[235] Docking at Wiggins Park, located between the Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship New Jersey, the ferry provides access to the Adventure Aquarium, Battleship New Jersey, Camden's Children's Garden, and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.[236] On the Philadelphia side of the river the ferry docks at the Independence Seaport Museum, and provides access to the many attractions located at Penns Landing, including multiple city piers, and restaurants as well as Museums, the battle ship Olympia, and the submarine Becuna.[237] Penn's Landing open up up the opportunity to exploring the historical section of Center City Philadelphia including Independence Hall, and City Hall. Round trip ticket prices range from $8 for children and seniors to $10 for adults while children under the age of four ride for free.[238]

The RiverLink Ferry was not the first ferry to call Camden home. Since the start of the United States there has been a need to transport goods and people across the Delaware. Before the construction of the Ben Franklin Bridge there were multiple ferries that launched from Camdens waterfront including on Market street, and Vine street located in the downtown area, as well as Kaighn ave located in South Camden. During the winter when the river had frozen horse were used to tow the ferries across like sleds, which helped slow the number of injuries and death that occurred from individuals that walked across the ice. On one occasion the fire started aboard one of the ferries. On March 15, 1856, the Delaware was full of floating chucks of ice rushing through the ruff current when flames burst out along the upper deck. People on board did their best to calm the fire with buckets of freezing water but resorted to jumping over board.[239] As a result, over sixty people died in the accident with countless missing while only 30 made it out alive. Between the years of 1727 and 1766 more than 800 slaves were brought by 3 different ferries and sold in Downtown, Camden.[240] Today there are historical signs placed at these three sites to commemorate the people sold there.[241]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18403,371—
18509,479181.2%
186014,35851.5%
187020,04539.6%
188041,659107.8%
189058,31340.0%
190075,93530.2%
191094,53824.5%
1920116,30923.0%
1930118,7002.1%
1940117,536−1.0%
1950124,5556.0%
1960117,159−5.9%
1970102,551−12.5%
198084,910−17.2%
199087,4923.0%
200079,904−8.7%
201077,344−3.2%
202071,791−7.2%
2023 (est.)71,100[10][12][13]−1.0%
Population sources: 1840–2000[242][243]
1840–1920[244] 1840[245] 1850–1870[246]
1850[247] 1870[248] 1880–1890[249]
1890–1910[250] 1840–1930[251]
1940–2000[252] 2000[253][254][255]
2010[256][257][258] 2020[10][11]

2020 census

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Camden, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1990[259] Pop 2000[260] Pop 2010[261] Pop 2020[262] % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 12,582 5,671 3,792 2,922 14.38% 7.10% 4.90% 4.07%
Black or African American alone (NH) 46,151 39,753 34,277 27,800 52.75% 49.75% 44.32% 38.72%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 265 188 235 126 0.30% 0.24% 0.30% 0.18%
Asian alone (NH) 1,008 1,869 1,599 1,229 1.15% 2.34% 2.07% 1.71%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) N/A 20 15 11 N/A 0.03% 0.02% 0.02%
Other race alone (NH) 213 129 109 315 0.24% 0.16% 0.14% 0.44%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) N/A 1,255 938 1,476 N/A 1.57% 1.21% 2.06%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 27,273 31,019 36,379 37,912 31.17% 38.82% 47.04% 52.81%
Total 87,492 79,904 77,344 71,791 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

At the 2020 United States census, Camden was the 14th-most populous municipality in the state,[263] with a population of 71,791,[10][11] a decrease of 5,553 (−7.2%) from the 2010 census count of 77,344, when it was the 12th-largest in the state by population, falling behind both Brick Township and nearby Cherry Hill,[256][258] which in turn reflected a decline of 1,984 (-2.5%) from the 79,318 counted in the 2000 census.[255][264] The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 71,100 for 2023, making it the 532nd-most populous municipality in the nation.[12]

2010 census

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Demographic profile 1950[265] 1970[265] 1990[265] 2010[256]
White 85.9% 59.8% 19.0% 17.6%
 —Non-Hispanic N/A 52.9% 14.4% 4.9%
Black or African American 14.0% 39.1% 56.4% 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) N/A 7.6% 31.2% 47.0%
Asian — 0.2% 1.3% 2.1%

The 2010 United States census counted 77,344 people, 24,475 households, and 16,912 families in the city. The population density was 8,669.6 per square mile (3,347.4/km2). There were 28,358 housing units at an average density of 3,178.7 per square mile (1,227.3/km2). The racial makeup was 17.59% (13,602) White, 48.07% (37,180) Black or African American, 0.76% (588) Native American, 2.12% (1,637) Asian, 0.06% (48) Pacific Islander, 27.57% (21,323) from other races, and 3.83% (2,966) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 47.04% (36,379) of the population.[256] The Hispanic population of 36,379 was the tenth-highest of any municipality in New Jersey and the proportion of 47.0% was the state's 16th-highest percentage.[266][267] The Puerto Rican population was 30.7%.[256]

Of the 24,475 households, 37.9% had children under the age of 18; 22.3% were married couples living together; 37.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 30.9% were non-families. Of all households, 24.8% were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.56.[256]

31.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.0 males.[256]

The city of Camden was 47% Hispanic of any race, 44% non-Hispanic black, 6% non-Hispanic white, and 3% other. Camden is predominately populated by African Americans and Puerto Ricans.[256]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $27,027 (with a margin of error of +/− $912) and the median family income was $29,118 (+/− $1,296). Males had a median income of $27,987 (+/− $1,840) versus $26,624 (+/− $1,155) for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,807 (+/− $429). About 33.5% of families and 36.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.3% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over.[268]

As of 2006, 52% of the city's residents lived in poverty, one of the highest rates in the nation.[269] The city had a median household income of $18,007, the lowest of all U.S. communities with populations of more than 65,000 residents.[270] A group of poor Camden residents were the subject of a 20/20 special on poverty in America broadcast on January 26, 2007, in which Diane Sawyer profiled the lives of three young children growing up in Camden.[271] A follow-up was shown on November 9, 2007.[272]

In 2011, Camden's unemployment rate was 19.6%, compared with 10.6% in Camden County as a whole.[273] As of 2009, the unemployment rate in Camden was 19.2%, compared to the 10% overall unemployment rate for Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties and a rate of 8.4% in Philadelphia and the four surrounding counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania.[274]

Points of interest

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The fictional Camden mayor Carmine Polito in the 2013 film American Hustle is loosely based on 1970s Camden mayor Angelo Errichetti.[278]

The 1995 film 12 Monkeys contains scenes on Camden's Admiral Wilson Boulevard.[279]

Notable people

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  377. ^ "Camden gospel singer Tye Tribbett sends spiritual messages through music", The Star-Ledger, April 20, 2014. Accessed September 2, 2019. "'He Turned It,' arguably the most critically acclaimed recording released by a New Jersey artist in 2013, is the climactic track of Greater Than, Tribbett's fifth album – a varied, inspiring and creative set. Grammy voters took note of the album's brilliance: This January, the Camden artist walked away from the Staples Center in Los Angeles with two trophies."
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