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Recent Member Reports
 
Where do Camden Residents Work?

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.

 
Is Camden Well Served by Banks?

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.

 
2009 Camden School Performance

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.

 
Access to High-Speed Internet in Camden

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.

 
Is Camden Really the Most "Dangerous" City?

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.