West Deptford township is located in Gloucester County New Jersey. West Deptford township has a 2024 population of 22,541. West Deptford township is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,206 in 2020.
The average household income in West Deptford township is $114,100 with a poverty rate of 6.87%. The median age in West Deptford township is 43.4 years: 44 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Deptford township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,611 | 83.47% |
| Black or African American | 1,389 | 6.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,234 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 690 | 3.09% |
| Asian | 372 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,241 | 2.4 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 3,797 | 3.15 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 3,672 | 1.16 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Female | 1,300 | 3.53 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Male | 472 | 2.93 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 3.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,880 | 11.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,856 | 23.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,446 | 8.7% |
| High School Graduate | 5,960 | 35.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 2,642 | 15.9% |
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 | 14,021 | 13,262 | 4,400 |
| Black | 902 | 875 | 263 |
| Hispanic | 891 | 859 | 301 |
| 2+ Races | 626 | 619 | 209 |
| Other Race | 438 | 413 | 158 |
| Asian | 357 | 338 | 114 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,460 | $93,214 | $63,830 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,517 | $111,083 | $86,094 |
| High School Graduate | $41,684 | $55,125 | $28,990 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,597 | $71,336 | $35,078 |
| Overall | $55,915 | $68,516 | $45,514 |
| Some College | $50,880 | $67,210 | $40,686 |
$55,915
Average Earnings
$68,516
Average Male
$45,514
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.19% of West Deptford township residents speak only English, while 7.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,977 | 1,254 | 6.98% |
| Black | 1,377 | 112 | 8.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,623 | 90 | 5.55% |
| Multiple | 1,234 | 82 | 6.65% |
| Other | 690 | 49 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 362 | 11 | 3.04% |
6.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.26%
Male Poverty Rate
8.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Deptford township is Black, with 8.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Deptford township is Asian, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.23% |
| Some College | 3.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Employed | 1.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,813 | $134,946 |
| Households | $89,283 | $114,100 |
| Married Families | $149,514 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,737 | $72,413 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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
1,001
Number of Veterans
928
Male Veterans
73
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 384 |
| First Gulf War | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 313 |
| 65 to 74 | 282 |
| 35 to 54 | 204 |
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 8% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 7.08% |
| Black | 40 | 3.73% |
| Other Race | 18 | 3.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
64.9%
Born in West Deptford township
94.95%
Native Born
5.05%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
3.94%
Naturalized
94.95% of West Deptford township residents were born in the United States, with 64.9% having been born in New Jersey. 1.11% 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 | 22,886 | 69 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 22,817 | 69 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 22,748 | 69 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 22,679 | 69 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 22,610 | 69 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 22,541 | 69 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 22,472 | 69 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 22,403 | 135 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 22,268 | 62 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 22,206 | 1,212 | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 20,994 | -94 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 21,088 | -69 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 21,157 | -69 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 21,226 | -104 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 21,330 | -32 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 21,362 | -45 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 21,407 | -98 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 21,505 | -95 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 21,600 | -57 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 21,657 | 0 | 0% |