Population 6,998 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pemberton
Household size in Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Pemberton has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pemberton is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, mirroring the country.
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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Pemberton (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Philadelphia area overall (12.1%). The single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Pemberton
Renters in Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Pemberton rent their homes (32.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.3 points, 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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Pemberton: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Philadelphia area. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Pemberton has a higher vacancy rate than most.
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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Pemberton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast 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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $989 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,207 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,295 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$357 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Pemberton runs $1,295 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $357 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are 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 Pemberton
Bachelor's degrees in Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Pemberton than nationally: 27.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.7 points, mirroring the country. Pemberton has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five 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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pemberton is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.5 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 Pemberton
| Period | Pemberton | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Pemberton than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.8 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).
Pemberton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | 2.46 | 43.4 | 11.1% | 32.9% | 7.5% | 1967 | $1,295 | 27.5% | 94.1% | 6.3% |
| New Lisbon | 2.71 | 50.2 | 3.8% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 1952 | $1,178 | 23.3% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
| Juliustown | 2.66 | 42.3 | 5.5% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,422 | 41.4% | 92.3% | 5.3% |
| Fort Dix | 3.57 | 34.3 | 6.7% | 99.7% | 33.9% | 2004 | $2,702 | 18.7% | 84.2% | 10.5% |
| Leisuretowne | 1.90 | 66.8 | 2.5% | 3.4% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,689 | 22.9% | 91.7% | 14.8% |
| Jobstown | 2.63 | 41.7 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 1988 | $1,419 | 43.7% | 93.5% | 3.9% |
| Browns Mills | 2.67 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 18.6% | 8.6% | 1974 | $1,374 | 17.6% | 86.5% | 9.0% |
| Lumberton | 2.66 | 42.8 | 10.0% | 26.5% | 6.6% | 1987 | $1,377 | 44.4% | 94.1% | 6.5% |
| Mount Holly | 2.63 | 38.2 | 13.1% | 26.2% | 8.1% | 1980 | $1,739 | 37.2% | 94.5% | 5.2% |
| Vincentown | 2.66 | 47.1 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1978 | $2,167 | 42.0% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Country Lake Estates | 3.29 | 37.0 | 20.7% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 1974 | $2,019 | 25.4% | 87.8% | 3.6% |
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 Pemberton. 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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