Population 5,148 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Perrineville
Household size in Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.48 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.29 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Perrineville is a place of big households: 3.29 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Perrineville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.1, as it has nationally.
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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Perrineville: 2.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Perrineville
Renters in Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Perrineville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower 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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Perrineville: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.1 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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Perrineville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast. Only 27 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,167 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,612 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,590 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,034 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$867 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Perrineville pays $2,034 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $867 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest 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 Perrineville
Bachelor's degrees in Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Perrineville: 50.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Perrineville: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than 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 Perrineville
| Period | Perrineville | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Perrineville has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Perrineville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrineville | 3.29 | 44.8 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1989 | $2,034 | 50.5% | 95.1% | 2.0% |
| Roosevelt | 2.96 | 40.8 | 4.8% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 1958 | $2,520 | 49.4% | 96.3% | 6.2% |
| Clarksburg | 2.98 | 47.6 | 8.7% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 1988 | $2,138 | 55.0% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| Leisure Knoll | 2.59 | 56.1 | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 1992 | $1,916 | 49.0% | 92.6% | 4.7% |
| Twin Rivers | 2.81 | 39.8 | 1.7% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 2012 | $2,021 | 77.4% | 95.1% | 7.0% |
| Imlaystown | 3.21 | 43.0 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 10.6% | 1993 | $2,000 | 57.1% | 97.1% | 3.6% |
| East Windsor | 2.60 | 41.6 | 8.9% | 22.8% | 5.7% | 1977 | $1,888 | 45.9% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Wrightsville | 2.86 | 38.1 | 5.5% | 0.0% | 7.6% | 2001 | $1,314 | 68.0% | 100.0% | 16.6% |
| Hightstown | 2.68 | 41.1 | 8.3% | 34.8% | 4.5% | 1973 | $1,726 | 43.8% | 90.2% | 5.0% |
| Concordia | 1.53 | 73.4 | 1.6% | 20.6% | 7.4% | 1989 | $2,021 | 35.9% | 93.4% | 7.7% |
| Clearbrook Park | 1.37 | 73.0 | 0.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 1979 | $1,745 | 30.5% | 96.2% | 19.2% |
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 Perrineville. 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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