Penwell / Spruce Run, NJ

Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Penwell / Spruce Run

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

40.2%

Households with Children

30.4%

School Enrollment K-12

177

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.3%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.9%
Working Age (35-54): 20.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.6%
High School / GED: 29.2%
Some College or Associate's: 26.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.9%
Single Parents: 7.5%
Couples & Adults: 43.0%
Living Alone: 26.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
Asian: 1.8%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 11.7%
Puerto Rican: 1.1%
Cuban: 30.2%
Dominican: 1.4%
Central American: 11.7%
South American: 37.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 61.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.6%
Spanish: 8.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.5%
High School (9-12): 11.9%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 75.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources