Paulsboro, NJ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Paulsboro

Neighborhood

Gloucester, NJ

Billingsport / Friars Landing

Mount Royal / Clarksboro

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

Demographics of Paulsboro

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.4%

Households with Children

27.3%

School Enrollment K-12

575

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.4%
School Age (5-17): 12.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 15.3%

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: 10.1%
High School / GED: 30.6%
Some College or Associate's: 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.3%

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: 13.9%
Single Parents: 13.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.3%
Living Alone: 38.4%

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: 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
Asian: 2.8%
Black or African American: 31.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 14.5%
Puerto Rican: 64.9%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 3.0%
Central American: 17.3%
South American: 0.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

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: 65.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.5%
Other White: 29.5%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.5%

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: 70.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 8.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

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: 80.8%
Spanish: 12.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 2.5%
Other: 2.2%

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: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.2%
High School (9-12): 4.8%
College / Graduate: 3.9%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

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