Paulsboro borough is located in Gloucester County New Jersey. Paulsboro borough has a 2024 population of 6,288. Paulsboro borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,193 in 2020.
The average household income in Paulsboro borough is $92,001 with a poverty rate of 12.67%. The median age in Paulsboro borough is 36.5 years: 34 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paulsboro borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,571 | 41.38% |
| Black or African American | 2,395 | 38.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,019 | 16.4% |
| Other race | 158 | 2.54% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,336 | 2.65 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Married | 827 | 3.84 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 773 | 1.14 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Female | 579 | 2.86 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Male | 157 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
66.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 406 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 511 | 11.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 677 | 15.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 1,400 | 32.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 1,019 | 23.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,003 | 1,787 | 603 |
| Black | 1,508 | 1,481 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 611 | 472 | 188 |
| Hispanic | 509 | 338 | 172 |
| Other Race | 90 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,335 | $0 | $40,396 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,585 | $55,575 | $22,270 |
| High School Graduate | $37,801 | $62,143 | $26,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,909 | $34,658 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,774 | $38,720 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $29,850 | $33,105 | $24,891 |
$34,774
Average Earnings
$38,720
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.85% of Paulsboro borough residents speak only English, while 18.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,395 | 434 | 18.12% |
| White | 2,414 | 204 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,154 | 149 | 12.91% |
| Multiple | 1,019 | 131 | 12.86% |
| Native | 34 | 16 | 47.06% |
12.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.15%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paulsboro borough is Native, with 47.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paulsboro borough is White, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.36% |
| Some College | 6.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.2% |
| Male Employed | 1.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,878 | $102,696 |
| Households | $68,750 | $92,001 |
| Married Families | $102,882 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,114 | $55,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 118 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 5.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.67%
Born in Paulsboro borough
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
1.75%
Naturalized
95.99% of Paulsboro borough residents were born in the United States, with 74.67% having been born in New Jersey. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,393 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 6,372 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 6,351 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 6,330 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 6,309 | 21 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 6,288 | 21 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 6,267 | 21 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 6,246 | 36 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 6,210 | 17 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 6,193 | 335 | 5.72% |
| 2019 | 5,858 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 5,885 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 5,896 | -31 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 5,927 | -40 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 5,967 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 5,993 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 6,007 | -28 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 6,035 | -29 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 6,064 | -27 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 6,091 | 0 | 0% |