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Glassboro

New Jersey · 23,149 residents · 9.32 sq mi
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Glassboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,103. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,900. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,149
+21%since 2000
from 19,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,484 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,046 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.6
−9%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K20K22K25K1990201020202024Glassboro
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,103
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,992 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,038
+60%since 2000
from $18,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,374
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(14,470)
Black17.3%(4,013)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,529)
Asian4.4%(1,008)
Other4.2%(974)
Diversity Score69.7%(16,138)
Diversity Score
70
+37%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glassboro, New Jersey?

Glassboro, New Jersey has about 23,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glassboro, New Jersey earns about $72,103 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 $211,900, and the typical rent is about $1,374 a month.

How educated are people in Glassboro, New Jersey?

About 38.4% 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 22.5% 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 7,535 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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