Population 6,320 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Carneys Point
Household size in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Carneys Point are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 40 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Carneys Point skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Carneys Point (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Carneys Point
Renters in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Carneys Point rent their homes (38.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Carneys Point than nationally: 12.7%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Carneys Point is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $855 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $902 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $948 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,427 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$572 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Carneys Point costs $1,427 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $572 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Carneys Point
Bachelor's degrees in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Carneys Point: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Carneys Point is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Carneys Point
| Period | Carneys Point | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Carneys Point: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Carneys Point compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carneys Point | 2.32 | 46.3 | 12.1% | 38.0% | 12.7% | 1963 | $1,427 | 20.2% | 90.7% | 7.3% |
| Penns Grove | 2.93 | 29.7 | 29.5% | 55.7% | 16.9% | 1958 | $1,186 | 17.0% | 80.9% | 12.0% |
| Golf Manor | 2.20 | 52.5 | 5.4% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,749 | 15.2% | 88.9% | 1.4% |
| Deepwater | 2.61 | 43.4 | 5.6% | 22.6% | 10.4% | 1958 | $1,404 | 17.1% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| Pedricktown | 2.89 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 27.1% | 12.1% | 1963 | $1,688 | 28.8% | 91.7% | 10.2% |
| Edgemoor | 2.13 | 43.4 | 13.6% | 41.0% | 6.9% | 1956 | $1,440 | 37.4% | 93.5% | 5.0% |
| Bellefonte | 2.36 | 42.1 | 14.8% | 31.3% | 3.8% | 1938 | $1,511 | 34.0% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| Marshalltown | 3.25 | 41.7 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 19.0% | 1962 | $1,154 | 24.0% | 85.5% | 3.5% |
| Pennsville | 2.45 | 40.3 | 13.8% | 19.2% | 11.8% | 1964 | $989 | 23.3% | 94.4% | 12.3% |
| Nortonville | 3.34 | 32.2 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 1965 | $1,809 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 9.0% |
| Sharptown | 3.17 | 41.2 | 5.3% | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1973 | $1,286 | 39.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Carneys Point. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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