Pennsville is a CDP located in Salem County New Jersey. Pennsville has a 2024 population of 12,317. Pennsville is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,968 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennsville is $97,820 with a poverty rate of 12.52%. The median age in Pennsville is 40.7 years: 37 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,640 | 86.94% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 4.98% |
| Black or African American | 464 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 462 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,033 | 2.43 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 2,029 | 1.18 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Married | 1,907 | 3.34 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Female | 763 | 3.21 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 334 | 3.07 | 98.2 | 1.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 454 | 5.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,161 | 13.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,113 | 12.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 684 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 3,175 | 37.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 1,874 | 21.87% |
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 | 7,657 | 7,164 | 1,581 |
| Hispanic | 383 | 363 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 278 | 278 | 48 |
| Other Race | 263 | 220 | 127 |
| Black | 192 | 176 | 17 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,438 | $67,969 | $70,268 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,541 | $0 | $70,785 |
| High School Graduate | $49,088 | $56,119 | $29,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,604 | $34,048 | $27,969 |
| Overall | $55,702 | $62,365 | $44,574 |
| Some College | $52,944 | $78,221 | $40,399 |
$55,702
Average Earnings
$62,365
Average Male
$44,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.68% of Pennsville residents speak only English, while 7.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,292 | 1,304 | 12.67% |
| Black | 464 | 167 | 35.99% |
| Multiple | 610 | 32 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 814 | 29 | 3.56% |
12.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.46%
Male Poverty Rate
14.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennsville is Black, with 35.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennsville is Hispanic, with 3.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.18% |
| High School | 10.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.84% |
| Female Employed | 5.57% |
| Male Employed | 4.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,660 | $114,162 |
| Households | $75,162 | $97,820 |
| Married Families | $109,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,082 | $67,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
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
664
Number of Veterans
605
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 202 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 7.13% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 11.14% |
| Black | 4 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
10.8%
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
56.85%
Born in Pennsville
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
97.52% of Pennsville residents were born in the United States, with 56.85% having been born in New Jersey. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,317 | 30 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 12,287 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 12,256 | 163 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 12,093 | 125 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 11,968 | 804 | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 11,164 | -147 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 11,311 | -69 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 11,380 | -41 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 11,421 | -202 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 11,623 | -241 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 11,864 | 157 | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 11,707 | -112 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 11,819 | -186 | -1.55% |
| 2011 | 12,005 | 117 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 11,888 | 0 | 0% |