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Woodbine

New Jersey · 2,128 residents · 8.019 sq mi
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Woodbine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,604. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 588 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800. The poverty rate of 26.4% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,128
−22%since 2000
from 2,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 339 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+17%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Woodbine
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,298 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,889
+64%since 2000
from $13,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(1,010)
Black20.4%(435)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(530)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other2.8%(61)
Diversity Score80.5%(1,712)
Diversity Score
80
+1%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbine, New Jersey?

Woodbine, New Jersey has about 2,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodbine, New Jersey earns about $37,604 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbine, New Jersey?

About 6.1% 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 26.4% 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 509 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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