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Woodbine

New Jersey · 2,104 residents (2025 est.) · 8.019 sq mi
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Woodbine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,078. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 693 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,200. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,023
−26%since 2000
from 2,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
252 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Woodbine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,078
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,552
+92%since 2000
from $13,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−9%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,200
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+80%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(1,253)
Black31.3%(849)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(577)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.4%(2,157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(990)
Black16.8%(339)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(532)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other7.7%(156)
Diversity Score82.2%(1,662)
Diversity Score
82
+3%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 80.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbine, New Jersey?

Woodbine, New Jersey has about 2,023 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbine, New Jersey earns about $46,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbine, New Jersey expensive?

In Woodbine, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $218,200, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbine, New Jersey?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbine, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbine, New Jersey?

About 30.3% of people in Woodbine, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbine, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbine, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 614 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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