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Turnersville

New Jersey · 3,136 residents · 1.504 sq mi
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Turnersville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,104. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 731 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $371,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,136
−19%since 2000
from 3,867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,085 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Turnersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,104
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,421 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,989
+102%since 2000
from $28,734 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+10%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$371,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+46%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(3,552)
Black3.7%(142)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(56)
Asian2.5%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(700)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,476)
Black2.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(374)
Asian3.2%(100)
Other3.9%(121)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,409)
Diversity Score
45
+148%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 94.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turnersville, New Jersey?

Turnersville, New Jersey has about 3,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turnersville, New Jersey earns about $145,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turnersville, New Jersey expensive?

In Turnersville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $371,000.

How educated are people in Turnersville, New Jersey?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Turnersville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turnersville, New Jersey?

About 1.4% of people in Turnersville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turnersville, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Turnersville, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 707 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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