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Paulsboro

New Jersey · 6,196 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Paulsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,000. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
6,196
+1%since 2000
from 6,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,220 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Paulsboro
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,897
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,569 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,298
+110%since 2000
from $16,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(2,576)
Black35.7%(2,213)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(914)
Asian1%(65)
Other6.3%(388)
Diversity Score83.7%(5,185)
Diversity Score
84
+35%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paulsboro, New Jersey?

Paulsboro, New Jersey has about 6,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paulsboro, New Jersey earns about $45,897 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 $127,000, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Paulsboro, New Jersey?

About 16.5% 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 9.3% 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 381 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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