Pennsville, NJ

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Pennsville

Neighborhood

Salem, NJ

Central Park / Beaver Dam

Harrisonville / Mahoneyville

Fort Mott / Penn Beach

Deepwater / Churchtown

Acton / Slapes Corner

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

Demographics of Pennsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Households with Children

25.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,357

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.7%
Working Age (35-54): 21.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 18.2%

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: 6.3%
High School / GED: 37.9%
Some College or Associate's: 33.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%

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: 13.2%
Single Parents: 11.8%
Couples & Adults: 34.2%
Living Alone: 40.7%

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: 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
Asian: 0.4%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
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: 22.3%
Puerto Rican: 59.8%
Cuban: 4.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 6.7%
South American: 5.8%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%

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: 44.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.3%

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: 59.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 92.4%
Spanish: 2.7%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.5%

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