Pennington borough is located in Mercer County New Jersey. Pennington borough has a 2024 population of 2,865. Pennington borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,796 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennington borough is $206,343 with a poverty rate of 4.53%. The median age in Pennington borough is 49 years: 45.8 years for males, and 52.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennington borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,393 | 85.53% |
| Asian | 214 | 7.65% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 3.79% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 2.07% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,168 | 2.31 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Married | 668 | 2.94 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.14 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 79 | 2.58 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 29 | 2.69 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
79.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 1.73% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 709 | 34.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 823 | 39.53% |
| High School Graduate | 267 | 12.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 117 | 5.62% |
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 | 1,811 | 1,793 | 1,398 |
| Asian | 129 | 129 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 67 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 44 | 27 |
| Black | 40 | 37 | 10 |
| Other Race | 27 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 77.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,559 | $128,661 | $85,670 |
| Graduate Degree | $117,961 | $131,061 | $106,685 |
| High School Graduate | $60,833 | $33,672 | $107,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $92,717 | $106,369 | $88,207 |
| Some College | $79,688 | $84,044 | $51,563 |
$92,717
Average Earnings
$106,369
Average Male
$88,207
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.29% of Pennington borough residents speak only English, while 11.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 214 | 74 | 34.58% |
| White | 2,289 | 44 | 1.92% |
| Black | 55 | 7 | 12.73% |
4.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.4%
Male Poverty Rate
4.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennington borough is Asian, with 34.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennington borough is White, with 1.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.26% |
| Male Employed | 1.97% |
| Female Employed | 0.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $212,273 | $255,114 |
| Households | $171,282 | $206,343 |
| Married Families | $222,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,065 | $109,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 3.37% |
| Other Race | 6 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
49.61%
Born in Pennington borough
90.28%
Native Born
9.72%
Foreign Born
3.54%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
90.28% of Pennington borough residents were born in the United States, with 49.61% having been born in New Jersey. 3.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,990 | 25 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 2,965 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,940 | 25 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 2,915 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 2,890 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,865 | 25 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 2,840 | 25 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 2,815 | 20 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 2,795 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 2,796 | 214 | 8.29% |
| 2019 | 2,582 | 57 | 2.26% |
| 2018 | 2,525 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,528 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2,528 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 2,537 | -11 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 2,548 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 2,556 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,555 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 2,557 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 2,559 | 0 | 0% |