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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pennsville

New Jersey · 11,657 residents · 10.722 sq mi
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Pennsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,494. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $100,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,657
−4%since 1990
from 12,166 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,087 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,135 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Pennsville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,494
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,522
+43%since 1990
from $15,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$626
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $506 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
23.1% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(12,053)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(120)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score4.7%(569)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(11,200)
Black0.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(185)
Asian0.9%(103)
Diversity Score7.5%(871)
7
+60%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennsville, New Jersey?

Pennsville, New Jersey has about 11,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pennsville, New Jersey earns about $47,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pennsville, New Jersey expensive?

In Pennsville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $100,300, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Pennsville, New Jersey?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pennsville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pennsville, New Jersey?

About 5.1% of people in Pennsville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pennsville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pennsville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 509 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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