Population 6,460 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Penns Grove
Household size in Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.32 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Penns Grove is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.7 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.7, Penns Grove is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 32.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in Penns Grove (29.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other New Jersey city with 5,000+ people has 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 Penns Grove
Renters in Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.2% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.7% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Penns Grove: 55.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 56.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 38 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Penns Grove: 16.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.5 points, 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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Penns Grove is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, 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 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,033 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,015 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,186 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$384 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Penns Grove pays $1,186 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $384 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 Penns Grove
Bachelor's degrees in Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Penns Grove: 17.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven 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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.1% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.9% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Penns Grove never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Penns Grove
| Period | Penns Grove | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Penns Grove runs well above the national rate: 12.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.9 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).
Penns Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Grove | 2.93 | 29.7 | 29.5% | 55.7% | 16.9% | 1958 | $1,186 | 17.0% | 80.9% | 12.0% |
| Carneys Point | 2.32 | 46.3 | 12.1% | 38.0% | 12.7% | 1963 | $1,427 | 20.2% | 90.7% | 7.3% |
| Golf Manor | 2.20 | 52.5 | 5.4% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,749 | 15.2% | 88.9% | 1.4% |
| Pedricktown | 2.89 | 41.0 | 7.0% | 27.1% | 12.1% | 1963 | $1,688 | 28.8% | 91.7% | 10.2% |
| Deepwater | 2.61 | 43.4 | 5.6% | 22.6% | 10.4% | 1958 | $1,404 | 17.1% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
| 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% |
| Nortonville | 3.34 | 32.2 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 7.2% | 1965 | $1,809 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 9.0% |
| Claymont | 2.28 | 40.5 | 10.1% | 45.9% | 4.9% | 1971 | $1,461 | 38.6% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
| Ardentown | 2.30 | 58.1 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,417 | 52.1% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Marshalltown | 3.25 | 41.7 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 19.0% | 1962 | $1,154 | 24.0% | 85.5% | 3.5% |
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 Penns Grove. 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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