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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glassboro

New Jersey · 19,068 residents · 9.32 sq mi
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Glassboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,992. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $113,400. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,068
+22%since 1990
from 15,614 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,046 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 1,675 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
27.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,992
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,218 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,113
+43%since 1990
from $12,684 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $474 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
37.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−11%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−8%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glassboro, New Jersey?

Glassboro, New Jersey has about 19,068 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glassboro, New Jersey earns about $44,992 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 $113,400, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Glassboro, New Jersey?

About 24.0% 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 15.2% of people in Glassboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glassboro, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Glassboro, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,454 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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