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Pitman

New Jersey · 9,011 residents · 2.218 sq mi
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Pitman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,234. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,011
−3%since 2000
from 9,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,063 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Pitman
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,234
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,743 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,777
+39%since 2000
from $22,133 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,003
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(8,969)
Black0.9%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(132)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(8,505)
Black1.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(222)
Asian0.6%(56)
Other1.8%(160)
Diversity Score14.3%(1,289)
Diversity Score
14
+98%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitman, New Jersey?

Pitman, New Jersey has about 9,011 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pitman, New Jersey earns about $67,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pitman, New Jersey expensive?

In Pitman, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $225,600, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Pitman, New Jersey?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pitman, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pitman, New Jersey?

About 6.1% of people in Pitman, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pitman, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Pitman, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 354 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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