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Woodstown

New Jersey · 3,136 residents · 1.575 sq mi
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Woodstown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,533. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,136
−1%since 1990
from 3,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,991 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,003 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+1%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Woodstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,533
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,182
+45%since 1990
from $16,675 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $494 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
41.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(2,727)
Black11.9%(375)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian1.6%(52)
Diversity Score30.5%(963)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,642)
Black12.7%(399)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(49)
Asian0.7%(23)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,031)
Diversity Score
33
+8%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodstown, New Jersey?

Woodstown, New Jersey has about 3,136 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Woodstown, New Jersey earns about $44,533 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 $118,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Woodstown, New Jersey?

About 31.6% 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 5.5% of people in Woodstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodstown, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodstown, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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