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Penns Grove

New Jersey · 4,934 residents (2025 est.) · 0.893 sq mi
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Penns Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,200. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,882
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,467 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.1
−19%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,934 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Penns Grove
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,781
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,275
+45%since 2000
from $13,330 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+17%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43%(2,101)
Black37.8%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(845)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.6%(3,841)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(1,305)
Black24.8%(1,209)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(2,074)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other5.6%(273)
Diversity Score85.4%(4,172)
Diversity Score
85
+9%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 29.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penns Grove, New Jersey?

Penns Grove, New Jersey has about 4,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penns Grove, New Jersey?

The typical household in Penns Grove, New Jersey earns about $45,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penns Grove, New Jersey expensive?

In Penns Grove, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $178,200, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Penns Grove, New Jersey?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Penns Grove, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penns Grove, New Jersey?

About 44.1% of people in Penns Grove, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penns Grove, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Penns Grove, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 346 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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