Population 8,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Paulsboro
Household size in Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Paulsboro sits close to the national average of 2.65. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Paulsboro are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Paulsboro: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 31 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Paulsboro
Renters in Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.0% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.4% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Paulsboro than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. The renter share has edged down 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Paulsboro: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 2.2 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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Paulsboro is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, 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 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $804 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $965 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,084 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$281 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Paulsboro pays $1,084 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $281 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Paulsboro
Bachelor's degrees in Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Paulsboro have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 25.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.3 points, as it has nationally. Paulsboro has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.8% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Paulsboro is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Paulsboro
| Period | Paulsboro | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Paulsboro runs well above the national rate: 13.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only four of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Paulsboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulsboro | 2.63 | 40.4 | 15.9% | 38.2% | 11.3% | 1964 | $1,084 | 25.4% | 90.6% | 13.0% |
| Clarksboro | 2.42 | 43.3 | 7.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 1995 | $1,529 | 47.8% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| Gibbstown | 2.45 | 45.1 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,674 | 27.5% | 91.2% | 3.0% |
| Thorofare | 2.42 | 45.1 | 12.5% | 28.5% | 4.2% | 1981 | $1,738 | 32.7% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Mount Royal | 2.77 | 40.1 | 9.6% | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2001 | $1,528 | 48.1% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| Mickleton | 3.20 | 40.4 | 6.0% | 0.5% | 4.5% | 2000 | $1,528 | 57.1% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| National Park | 2.94 | 41.4 | 15.1% | 13.6% | 4.4% | 1951 | $1,412 | 15.5% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Essington | 2.25 | 45.6 | 13.3% | 34.3% | 7.4% | 1956 | $1,296 | 17.7% | 90.2% | 13.1% |
| Mantua | 2.77 | 41.1 | 10.3% | 22.7% | 3.9% | 1983 | $1,669 | 38.5% | 96.9% | 5.7% |
| Repaupo | 3.46 | 27.8 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 4.0% | 1965 | $1,671 | 16.5% | 87.3% | 7.3% |
| Woodbury Heights | 2.92 | 43.8 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1964 | $1,419 | 34.4% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
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 Paulsboro. 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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