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Woodstown

New Jersey · 3,784 residents (2025 est.) · 1.575 sq mi
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Woodstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,828. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,715
+18%since 2000
from 3,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,359 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,784 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Woodstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,828
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,533 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,681
+89%since 2000
from $24,182 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−10%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,359
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,642)
Black12.7%(399)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(49)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(1,031)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,915)
Black3.2%(120)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(363)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(317)
Diversity Score45.8%(1,702)
Diversity Score
46
+39%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodstown, New Jersey?

Woodstown, New Jersey has about 3,715 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodstown, New Jersey earns about $98,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Woodstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.

How educated are people in Woodstown, New Jersey?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Woodstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodstown, New Jersey?

About 9.2% of people in Woodstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodstown, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 561 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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