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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glassboro

New Jersey · 15,614 residents · 9.32 sq mi
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Glassboro is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,218. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 3,454 residents. Median home value is $97,200. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,614
−18%vs 2000
vs 19,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,675 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,046 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 27.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K17K20K22K25K1990201020202024Glassboro
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,218
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,992 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,684
−30%vs 2000
vs $18,113 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$97,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$474
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $567 in 2000
US average: $450
59.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
2.8
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(13,904)
Black19%(3,617)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(728)
Asian2.3%(435)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(9,693)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(12,404)
Black18.8%(2,943)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(494)
Asian1%(160)
Other0.7%(107)
Diversity Score46.6%(7,271)
47
−8%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glassboro, New Jersey?

Glassboro, New Jersey has about 15,614 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Glassboro, New Jersey?

The typical household in Glassboro, New Jersey earns about $34,218 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glassboro, New Jersey expensive?

In Glassboro, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $97,200, and the typical rent is about $474 a month.

How educated are people in Glassboro, New Jersey?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Glassboro, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glassboro, New Jersey?

About 14.3% of people in Glassboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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