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Salem County, NJ: growth, migration and housing
Salem County has 66,280 residents, up 2.3% since 2020 (+0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,691 households moved in and 1,589 moved out (+102 net), while a net $1.0M of income left. Median household income is $79,960, the median home $239,500 and median rent $1,253 a month.
In New Jersey: 15th of 21 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 21 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 19th of 21 counties for median household income · 20th of 21 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Salem County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County, NJ | 398 | $27.9M |
| Cumberland County, NJ | 225 | $11.4M |
| Camden County, NJ | 167 | $10.8M |
| New Castle County, DE | 107 | $6.2M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 100 | $6.2M |
| Delaware County, PA | 58 | $3.8M |
| Atlantic County, NJ | 55 | $2.6M |
| Burlington County, NJ | 49 | $3.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Salem County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County, NJ | 285 | $17.0M |
| Cumberland County, NJ | 214 | $11.5M |
| New Castle County, DE | 123 | $7.3M |
| Camden County, NJ | 122 | $6.4M |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 62 | $4.7M |
| Atlantic County, NJ | 48 | $2.9M |
| Burlington County, NJ | 33 | $2.1M |
| Delaware County, PA | 28 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.