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Pitman

New Jersey · 8,780 residents · 2.218 sq mi
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Pitman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,716. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
8,780
−6%since 2000
from 9,331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,959 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Pitman
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,716
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,892
+67%since 2000
from $22,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,303
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(7,908)
Black1.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(346)
Asian0.8%(73)
Other2.9%(254)
Diversity Score21.1%(1,855)
Diversity Score
21
+192%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pitman, New Jersey?

Pitman, New Jersey has about 8,780 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pitman, New Jersey earns about $80,716 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 $189,700, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.

How educated are people in Pitman, New Jersey?

About 35.8% 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 9.1% 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 585 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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