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Paulsboro

New Jersey · 6,097 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Paulsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,846. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,200. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,097
−1%since 2000
from 6,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,169 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−2%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Paulsboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,846
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,569 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,061
+29%since 2000
from $16,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(3,799)
Black31%(1,910)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(268)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(3,813)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(3,098)
Black34.9%(2,125)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(542)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other2.5%(155)
Diversity Score74.3%(4,528)
Diversity Score
74
+20%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulsboro, New Jersey?

Paulsboro, New Jersey has about 6,097 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulsboro, New Jersey earns about $43,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paulsboro, New Jersey expensive?

In Paulsboro, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $154,200, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Paulsboro, New Jersey?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paulsboro, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paulsboro, New Jersey?

About 12.9% of people in Paulsboro, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paulsboro, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Paulsboro, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 480 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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