Salem County, NJ

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2019 Population

62,990

0.546% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

12.4%

4.57% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$66,842

3.94% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$184,600

0.378% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

29,326

0.0886% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Salem County, NJ had a population of 63k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $66,842. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Salem County, NJ declined from 63,336 to 62,990, a −0.546% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,309 to $66,842, a 3.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Salem County, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), White (Hispanic) (5.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.85%). 0% of the households in Salem County, NJ speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.2% of the residents in Salem County, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Salem County, NJ are Salem Community College (232 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Salem County, NJ was $184,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%. Most people in Salem County, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Salem County, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Salem County, NJ borders Kent County, DE, New Castle County, DE, Cumberland County, NJ, and Gloucester County, NJ.

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Diversity

Salem County, NJ is home to a population of 63k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.76% of Salem County, NJ residents were born outside of the country (2.37k people).

In 2019, there were 5.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.8k people) in Salem County, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Salem County, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.8k ± 64
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.11k ± 287
White (Hispanic)
3.65k ± 336

9.01%

Hispanic Population

5.68k people

9.01% of the people in Salem County, NJ are hispanic (5.68k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Salem County, NJ as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.76%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

4.52%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.87k people

As of 2019, 3.76% of Salem County, NJ residents (2.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Salem County, NJ was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Salem County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Salem County, NJ was 42.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Salem County, NJ are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Salem County, NJ residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
256,930 ± 12,263 people
Dominican Republic
177,723 ± 10,246 people
Mexico
114,735 ± 8,262 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 256,930 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 177,723 and Mexico with 114,735.

Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.2% of Salem County, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Salem County, NJ was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Salem County, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,434 ± 166
Gulf War (2001-)
528 ± 127
Gulf War (1990s)
475 ± 117

Salem County, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.72 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Jersey. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Salem County, NJ is $66,842. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Salem County, NJ was Census Tract 207 with a value of $102,703, followed by Census Tract 222.01 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $95,000 and $89,250.

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,705. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Salem County, NJ employs 29.3k people. The largest industries in Salem County, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,404 people), Manufacturing (3,352 people), and Educational Services (3,030 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,428), Public Administration ($64,947), and Finance & Insurance ($63,601).

Wages

Median Household Income

$66,842

2019 value

± $2,833

3.94%

1 Year Growth

± 5.88%

Households in Salem County, NJ have a median annual income of $66,842, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,309 in 2018, which represents a 3.94% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Salem County, NJ compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

$90,674

Average Male Salary in New Jersey

± $1,740

$65,705

Average Female Salary in New Jersey

± $1,243

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Jersey made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Jersey

Asian
$87,067 ± $3,382
White
$72,672 ± $1,251
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$57,744 ± $41,155

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Jersey workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Jersey.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Jersey by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Salem County, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.492

2018 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2019, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0623% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207
Census Tract 222.01
Census Tract 212.01

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Salem County, NJ was Census Tract 207 with a value of $102,703, followed by Census Tract 222.01 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $95,000 and $89,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Salem County, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Salem County, NJ (7.65k out of 61.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,291 ± 404
Black
2,083 ± 296
Hispanic
1,554 ± 253

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Salem County, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

29.3k

2019 Value

± 959

−0.0886%

1 Year decline

± 4.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salem County, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0886%, from 29.4k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Salem County, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,971 people), Production Occupations (2,481 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,331 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Salem County, NJ.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Salem County, NJ, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,971 people), Production Occupations (2,481 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,331 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Salem County, NJ has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.76 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.49 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.47 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Salem County, NJ, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($95,781), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($82,031), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($78,571).

Industries

Employment by Industries

29.3k

2019 Value

± 959

−0.0886%

1 Year decline

± 4.69%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Salem County, NJ declined at a rate of −0.0886%, from 29.4k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Salem County, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,404 people), Manufacturing (3,352 people), and Educational Services (3,030 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Salem County, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Salem County, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Salem County, NJ, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,404 people), Manufacturing (3,352 people), and Educational Services (3,030 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Salem County, NJ has an unusually high number of Utilities (5.29 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.62 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.52 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Salem County, NJ, by median earnings, are Utilities ($95,428), Public Administration ($64,947), and Finance & Insurance ($63,601).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%). The most partisan county was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Salem County, NJ went to Donald J. Trump with 55.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Salem County, NJ for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Jersey.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Salem County, NJ

55.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Jersey

Essex County, NJ
77.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Hudson County, NJ
72.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Mercer County, NJ
69.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Jersey was Essex County, NJ with 77.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Jersey colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Salem County, NJ awarded 232 degrees. The student population of Salem County, NJ is skewed towards women, with 312 male students and 553 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Salem County, NJ are White (147 and 64.2%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 14%), Unknown (21 and 9.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 5.68%).

The largest universities in Salem County, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Salem Community College (232 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Salem County, NJ are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (33 and 14.2%), Registered Nursing (29 and 12.5%), and Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (26 and 11.2%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
29 degree-majorss awarded
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
26 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Salem County, NJ was Registered Nursing with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Salem County, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Salem Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

232 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Salem County, NJ institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salem Community College with 232 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 68 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Salem County, NJ, which is 0.415 times less than the 164 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Salem County, NJ by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
147 degrees awarded
Black or African American
32 degrees awarded
Unknown
21 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Salem County, NJ was White students. These 147 degrees mean that there were 4.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Salem County, NJ was $184,600 in 2019, which is 0.768 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $185,300 to $184,600, a 0.378% decrease. The homeownership rate in Salem County, NJ is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Salem County, NJ have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Salem County, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$184,600

2019 Median

± $4,878

$185,300

2018 Median

± $5,261

In 2019, the median property value in Salem County, NJ declined from to $184,600 from the previous year's value of $185,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Salem County, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem County, NJ the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,842

Median Household Income

± $2,833

23.9k

Number of Households

± 819

In 2019, the median household income of the 23.9k households in Salem County, NJ grew to $66,842 from the previous year's value of $64,309.

The following chart displays the households in Salem County, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Salem County, NJ distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Salem County, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

2019 Homeownership

70.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 71.1% of the housing units in Salem County, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Salem County, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Salem County, NJ have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Salem County, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Salem County, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (8.08%)
Worked At Home (3.23%)

In 2019, 84.6% of workers in Salem County, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (3.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Salem County, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Salem County, NJ have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of Salem County, NJ has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.607% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see 2722 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.96% decrease from the previous year (2990 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3119 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 855 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Salem County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.6%). Additionally, Salem County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,722 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Salem County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Salem County, NJ see an average of 2,722 patients per year. This represents a 8.96% decrease from the previous year (2,990 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Salem County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

$8,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Jersey

$5,081

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,049

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,614

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Jersey (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.91%, from $8,444 to $8,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.31%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.607%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Salem County, NJ declined by 16.6% from 6.37% to 5.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Salem County, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.