Pennsville township is located in Salem County New Jersey. Pennsville township has a 2024 population of 12,800. Pennsville township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,679 in 2020.
The average household income in Pennsville township is $96,262 with a poverty rate of 12.27%. The median age in Pennsville township is 42.2 years: 38.9 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pennsville township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,111 | 87.43% |
| Two or more races | 610 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 464 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 462 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.37% |
| 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 | 5,307 | 2.39 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 2,180 | 1.17 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 2,017 | 3.29 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Female | 763 | 3.21 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 347 | 3.08 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 454 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,161 | 12.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,170 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 717 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,379 | 37.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 1.38% |
| Some College | 2,008 | 22.28% |
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 | 8,101 | 7,592 | 1,671 |
| 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 | $65,000 | $63,393 | $70,402 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,581 | $0 | $66,923 |
| High School Graduate | $49,368 | $56,148 | $29,848 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,848 | $34,524 | $27,969 |
| Overall | $55,464 | $62,207 | $44,407 |
| Some College | $53,266 | $78,269 | $40,266 |
$55,464
Average Earnings
$62,207
Average Male
$44,407
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.84% of Pennsville township residents speak only English, while 7.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,763 | 1,331 | 12.37% |
| Black | 464 | 167 | 35.99% |
| Multiple | 610 | 32 | 5.25% |
| Hispanic | 814 | 29 | 3.56% |
12.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.51%
Male Poverty Rate
13.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennsville township is Black, with 35.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennsville township is Hispanic, with 3.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.62% |
| High School | 11.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.8% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.56% |
| Female Employed | 5.44% |
| Male Employed | 4.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,495 | $113,941 |
| Households | $74,219 | $96,262 |
| Married Families | $102,443 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,899 | $65,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
688
Number of Veterans
629
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 270 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 219 |
| 35 to 54 | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 55 to 64 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 7.04% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 11.14% |
| Black | 4 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
10.6%
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
57.42%
Born in Pennsville township
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
97.49% of Pennsville township residents were born in the United States, with 57.42% having been born in New Jersey. 0.5% 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 | 12,975 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 12,940 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 12,905 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 12,870 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 12,835 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 12,800 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 12,765 | 35 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 12,730 | 22 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 12,708 | 29 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 12,679 | 270 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 12,409 | -90 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 12,499 | -41 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 12,540 | -111 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 12,651 | -103 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 12,754 | -129 | -1% |
| 2014 | 12,883 | -108 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 12,991 | -152 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 13,143 | -151 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 13,294 | -95 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 13,389 | 0 | 0% |