Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paulsboro, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,248

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37%2,311

Black

31.9%1,996

Hispanic/Latino

19.8%1,240

Two or More

7.9%493

Asian

2.8%177

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%159

High School Diploma

26.9%1,147

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%376

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%540

Associate's Degree

14.4%616

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%787

Master's Degree

3.9%166

Professional Degree

1%42

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

23.3%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$202,700

Median Renti

$976

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%1,492

Renter-Occupied

38.3%925

Total Units

2,763

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.4%125

$50K–$100K

2.1%31

$100K–$150K

6.9%103

$150K–$200K

31.2%465

$200K–$300K

29%432

$300K–$500K

4.4%66

$500K–$1M

14.5%216

$1M+

3.6%54

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

335

$1,000–$1,250

104

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

183

Year Built

2010–2019

0.4%11

2000–2009

5.9%163

1990–1999

1.4%39

1980–1989

4.6%128

1970–1979

9.8%272

1960–1969

12.1%334

1950–1959

30.7%849

1940–1949

8.3%228

1939 or earlier

26.7%739

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.5%1,197

Fuel Oil

28.1%679

Electricity

19%459

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%71

Wood

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,239

Mean Household Incomei

$86,569

Per Capita Incomei

$34,278

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

13%

Labor Forcei

3,150

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%100

$10K–$15K

5.2%126

$15K–$20K

6.2%150

$20K–$25K

1.7%41

$25K–$30K

3.7%89

$30K–$35K

4.4%106

$35K–$40K

2.7%66

$40K–$45K

10.3%249

$45K–$50K

1.1%27

$50K–$60K

6.5%158

$60K–$75K

13.9%336

$75K–$100K

25.7%621

$100K–$125K

1%25

$125K–$150K

2.3%56

$150K–$200K

5.3%129

$200K+

5.7%138

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

331

Residentsi

674

Avg. Tenant Renti

$528/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers231 homes79% occupied$575/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes80% occupied$419/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

16.9%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

4.2%

Who Receives This Housing

81.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.7% of subsidized households are minority

16.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

16.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2594.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Philippines

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,530

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,742

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(1.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured