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Woodstown

New Jersey · 3,678 residents · 1.575 sq mi
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Woodstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,930. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,678
+17%since 2000
from 3,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,335 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Woodstown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,930
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,533 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,916
+61%since 2000
from $24,182 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $644 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,808)
Black10.5%(385)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(247)
Asian1.5%(57)
Other3.7%(138)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,773)
Diversity Score
48
+47%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodstown, New Jersey?

Woodstown, New Jersey has about 3,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodstown, New Jersey earns about $82,930 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 $218,100, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.

How educated are people in Woodstown, New Jersey?

About 43.5% 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 4.9% 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 524 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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