Paulsboro, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,213
Population
3,236/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$34,833 per capita
$169,400
Home Value
$244,130 Zillow
$970
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
747
Violent Crime/100K
1,493 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,213
Census 2023
Population Density
3,236
per square mile
Land Area
2.6
square miles (6.7 km²)
Median Age
36.5 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 38.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
41.4%
Black
38.5%
Hispanic
18.8%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
81.9%
Spanish
15.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.0%
Veterans
2.4%
60% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.4%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.6%
0% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.418
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,213 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,236 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.2% |
| Female | 54.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 81.9% |
| Spanish | 15.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.0% |
| Veterans | 2.4% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 91.4% |
| Uninsured | 8.6% |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.418 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |