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Camden Poverty Trends
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When examining the new 2010 Census figures, Camden’s poverty rates are steady, but the numbers remain alarming. The poverty line, as defined by the Census, is a specific before-tax yearly income amount which varies according to age and household members. |
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An examination of Camden's Property Tax Flow
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The total size of Camden's operating budget has grown 26% after inflation, from $134 million in 2001 to $169 million in 2010, an average of 2.62% per year. While an increase of $35 million is large in absolute and per capita terms, and year-to-year swings of expansion and cuts have been very erratic, Camden's spending growth is actually somewhat slower than the 2.84% average annual growth rate in 2008 and '09 for all NJ Municipalities. |
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Where do Camden Residents Work?
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24,853 Camden residents were employed in 2008 from a workforce of 27,088. While there were 34,872 jobs in the city that same year, 79% of Camden residents held their primary job outside the city. This report details trends in resident employment locations. |
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An examination of Camden's Municipal Expenditures
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The total size of Camden's operating budget has grown 26% after inflation, from $134 million in 2001 to $169 million in 2010, an average of 2.62% per year. While an increase of $35 million is large in absolute and per capita terms, and year-to-year swings of expansion and cuts have been very erratic, Camden's spending growth is actually somewhat slower than the 2.84% average annual growth rate in 2008 and '09 for all NJ Municipalities. This report analyzes trends in Camden's municipal expenditures since 2001. |
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Where do Camden's Municipal Revenues Come From?
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Why is Camden in such persistent need of revenue? Costs are not just rising; revenue is falling. Poverty in the City, in the context of weakness in the broader economy, has meant that local revenues continue to decline as the State copes with its own budget shortfalls. The history of these revenues (local, special state aid, and formula state aid) falls into 3 phases. |
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How Well is Camden Served by Open Space?
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Public space is the infrastructure of community building. In the age of automobiles, when individuals are less likely than ever to walk, even for short distances, parks less than ¼ mile away give the best chance that residents will actually receive the health and community-building benefits of accessible open space. This quickfact examines what percentage of Camden's population falls into easy walking distance from parks. |
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Is Camden Well Served by Banks?
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Access to a bank account can provide households with an important first step towards financial security, allowing families to conduct basic financial transactions, save for emergency and long-term security needs, and access credit on affordable terms. The findings from a recent FDIC study suggest that Camden residents are disproportionately underserved by banks. |
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PATCO Daily Ridership
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PATCO's Speedline, with one end rooted in the Camden county suburbs and the other in the heart of Philadelphia's center city, runs through the City of Camden with 3 of the line's 13 stations (City Hall, Broadway, and Ferry Avenue). With 23% of the stations, Camden nonetheless generates 30% of PATCO's riders. |
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2009 Camden School Performance
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The 2009 NJ School Report Card showed a significant drop in the number of Camden students scoring proficient on the High School Proficiency Assessment, particularly in math, where declines occurred across the board. This report details trends in HSPA scores, absentee rates, enrollment numbers, and school resources. |
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Access to High-Speed Internet in Camden
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On March 16th, 2010 the Federal Communications Commission announced its National Broadband Plan to bring high-speed internet connections to every home and business in America. All together, approximately 29% of Camden households have access to high-speed internet at home. |
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How Did Your Neighborhood Fare in the 2000 Census?
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Camden's overall response rate for the 2000 Census was 57%. Compared to the national (72%) and county (74%) averages, Camden is markedly behind. This report details neighborhood trends in response rates and relative performance of each neighborhood based on "Hard to Count" Scores. |
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Is Camden Really the Most "Dangerous" City?
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Crime in Camden is a significant problem that deserves serious attention, but the City's perennial high ranking in a national list of "most dangerous cities" requires additional context to turn an alarming number into a productive discussion. This report details the limitations in ranking cities for dangerousness. |
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Recent CamConnect Reports 
GCP's 2011 Downtown Camden & Beyond
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CamConnect recently partnered with Greater Camden Partnership and Spark Creative to create the 2011 Annual Report on Downtown Camden. This report is the second in a series of benchmark reports on revitalization efforts in downtown Camden. |
CCOP's 2009 Survey on Camden's Recovery
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CamConnect created the survey and analyzed the data for Camden Churches Organized for People's 2009 report. The report details resident and non-resident perceptions of change in areas ranging from economic development to public safety and education |
GCP's 2010 Downtown Camden & Beyond
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CamConnect recently partnered with Greater Camden Partnership and Spark Creative to create the 2011 Annual Report on Downtown Camden. This report is the first in a series of benchmark reports on revitalization efforts in downtown Camden. |
Recent External Reports
Mayor Redd's Transition Team: Housing and Homelessness
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Mayor Redd's Transition Team: Economic Development & Entrepeneurship
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Mayor Redd's Transition Team: Transition Report on Family Wellness
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Mayor Redd's Transition Team: Clean Green and Infrastucture
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Mayor Redd's Transition Team: Youth Development
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