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 $46,415 with a poverty rate of 40.52%. The median age in Penns Grove borough is 25 years: 22.4 years for males, and 26.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penns Grove borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,021 | 41.75% |
| White | 1,921 | 39.68% |
| Other race | 467 | 9.65% |
| Two or more races | 414 | 8.55% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,604 | 3.01 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Non Family | 705 | 1.39 | 23.3 | 76.7 |
| Female | 492 | 4.12 | 16.5 | 83.5 |
| Married | 355 | 4.4 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 52 | 5.02 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
4.24
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
30.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 286 | 11.81% |
| Associates Degree | 218 | 9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 275 | 11.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 961 | 39.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 459 | 18.96% |
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 | 966 | 821 | 185 |
| Black | 839 | 686 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 634 | 445 | 30 |
| Other Race | 183 | 112 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 146 | 31 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 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 white people with a rate of 19.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,028 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,746 | $42,056 | $27,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $36,548 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,246 | $45,461 | $29,122 |
| Some College | $36,304 | $56,148 | $25,417 |
$34,246
Average Earnings
$45,461
Average Male
$29,122
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.02% of Penns Grove borough residents speak only English, while 19.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,021 | 909 | 44.98% |
| Hispanic | 1,566 | 774 | 49.43% |
| White | 1,345 | 356 | 26.47% |
| Other | 467 | 143 | 30.62% |
| Multiple | 414 | 114 | 27.54% |
40.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.91%
Male Poverty Rate
42.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penns Grove borough is Hispanic, with 49.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penns Grove borough is White, with 26.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.04% |
| High School | 39.33% |
| Some College | 28.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.05% |
| Female Employed | 27.61% |
| Male Employed | 7.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,321 | $55,512 |
| Households | $29,821 | $46,415 |
| Married Families | $77,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,076 | $33,544 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
22.4%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 3.5% |
| Black | 26 | 2.34% |
| Other Race | 23 | 9.66% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
15.5%
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
57.47%
Born in Penns Grove borough
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
95.52% of Penns Grove borough residents were born in the United States, with 57.47% having been born in New Jersey. 1.69% 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% |