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Pennsville

New Jersey · 11,888 residents · 10.722 sq mi
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Pennsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,888
+2%since 2000
from 11,657 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+7%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Pennsville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,154
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,494 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,987
+29%since 2000
from $22,522 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $626 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(11,200)
Black0.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(185)
Asian0.9%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(871)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(11,106)
Black1.2%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(337)
Asian1.3%(159)
Other1.8%(219)
Diversity Score17.2%(2,043)
Diversity Score
17
+130%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pennsville, New Jersey?

Pennsville, New Jersey has about 11,888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pennsville, New Jersey earns about $59,154 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 $183,500, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Pennsville, New Jersey?

About 19.5% 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 9.1% 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 278 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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