Penns Grove borough is located in Salem County New Jersey. Penns Grove borough has a 2024 population of 4,873. Penns Grove borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,843 in 2020.
The average household income in Penns Grove borough is $57,733 with a poverty rate of 36.29%. The median age in Penns Grove borough is 26.1 years: 20.1 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penns Grove borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,006 | 41.28% |
| Black or African American | 1,886 | 38.81% |
| Other race | 567 | 11.67% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 6.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 76 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,540 | 3.15 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Non Family | 650 | 1.48 | 32.5 | 67.5 |
| Female | 417 | 4.43 | 23.7 | 76.3 |
| Married | 409 | 4.22 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 64 | 4.88 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
4.31
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
38.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 296 | 11.82% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 136 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 851 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 183 | 7.31% |
| Some College | 602 | 24.04% |
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 | 1,111 | 969 | 225 |
| Black | 730 | 582 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 523 | 303 | 19 |
| Other Race | 204 | 125 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 120 | 15 |
| Islander | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,759 | $61,042 | $62,333 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,305 | $44,038 | $30,352 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,676 | $44,763 | $31,777 |
| Some College | $41,333 | $56,705 | $33,542 |
$38,676
Average Earnings
$44,763
Average Male
$31,777
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.95% of Penns Grove borough residents speak only English, while 21.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,880 | 768 | 40.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,519 | 722 | 47.53% |
| White | 1,491 | 373 | 25.02% |
| Multiple | 305 | 149 | 48.85% |
| Other | 567 | 78 | 13.76% |
36.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.72%
Male Poverty Rate
36.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penns Grove borough is Multiple, with 48.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penns Grove borough is Other, with 13.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.47% |
| High School | 34.78% |
| Some College | 21.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.33% |
| Female Employed | 27.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.78% |
| Male Employed | 7.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,250 | $64,566 |
| Households | $43,889 | $57,733 |
| Married Families | $85,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,113 | $46,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.2%
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
194
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Islander | 76 | 100% |
| White | 58 | 4.03% |
| Black | 40 | 4.18% |
| Other Race | 20 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
16.9%
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
59.73%
Born in Penns Grove borough
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
96.83% of Penns Grove borough residents were born in the United States, with 59.73% having been born in New Jersey. 1.26% 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 | 4,913 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 4,905 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 4,897 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 4,889 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 4,881 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 4,873 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 4,865 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,857 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 4,847 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 4,843 | 89 | 1.87% |
| 2019 | 4,754 | -36 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 4,790 | -17 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,807 | -26 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 4,833 | -40 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 4,873 | -55 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 4,928 | -37 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 4,965 | -50 | -1% |
| 2012 | 5,015 | -43 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 5,058 | -34 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 5,092 | 0 | 0% |