Population 19,686 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pennsauken
Household size in Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Pennsauken is a place of big households: 2.92 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.95, in line with the national trend.
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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Pennsauken is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.5, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Pennsauken: 15.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 33 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 Pennsauken
Renters in Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.4% of households in Pennsauken rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 31.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 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 Pennsauken: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Pennsauken is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,034 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,069 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,235 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pennsauken costs $1,416 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $382 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. 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 Pennsauken
Bachelor's degrees in Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Pennsauken have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 39 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.2% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Pennsauken never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 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 Pennsauken
| Period | Pennsauken | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Pennsauken: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.3 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Pennsauken 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken | 2.92 | 37.6 | 15.9% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,416 | 24.7% | 80.1% | 7.0% |
| Merchantville | 2.89 | 38.9 | 18.1% | 31.8% | 6.7% | 1959 | $1,266 | 27.0% | 84.7% | 9.3% |
| Golden Triangle | 2.37 | 45.8 | 7.7% | 35.8% | 4.7% | 1984 | $2,482 | 46.8% | 83.9% | 4.6% |
| Camden | 2.97 | 33.2 | 34.2% | 66.1% | 10.2% | 1954 | $1,248 | 11.2% | 69.4% | 14.3% |
| Collingswood | 2.27 | 40.2 | 5.5% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 1944 | $1,667 | 60.2% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| Cherry Hill Mall | 2.62 | 39.4 | 13.2% | 28.6% | 7.7% | 1965 | $1,843 | 47.5% | 93.5% | 6.9% |
| Woodlynne | 3.46 | 30.1 | 36.4% | 42.1% | 18.7% | 1939 | $1,582 | 20.5% | 81.6% | 11.7% |
| Palmyra | 2.33 | 44.3 | 11.9% | 28.5% | 3.6% | 1956 | $1,665 | 32.0% | 94.7% | 6.7% |
| Maple Shade | 2.27 | 37.7 | 8.2% | 49.6% | 7.5% | 1964 | $1,504 | 35.9% | 95.6% | 4.1% |
| Oaklyn | 2.26 | 38.5 | 9.7% | 45.0% | 7.9% | 1948 | $1,418 | 44.3% | 92.4% | 6.1% |
| Riverton | 2.78 | 42.8 | 7.7% | 16.6% | 3.5% | 1970 | $2,099 | 44.6% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
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 Pennsauken. 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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