Pennsville, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · New Castle County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
12,238
Population
1,142/sq mi density
$75,162
Median Income
$40,773 per capita
$188,100
Home Value
$278,941 Zillow
$1,225
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,162 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,100 home value, $1,225/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,238
Census 2023
Population Density
1,142
per square mile
Land Area
10.4
square miles (27.0 km²)
Median Age
40.7 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.9%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.7%
Spanish
6.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.5%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.2%
28% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.454
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,238 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,142 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.5% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 93.8% |
| Uninsured | 6.2% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.454 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |