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Glassboro, New Jersey
Glassboro, borough, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Glassboro had 24,483 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,149 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,717 (±29). GEOID 3426340.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,149 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,717 ±29
Median household income
$87,278
±$11,576 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$314,400
±$19,143 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,687
±$110 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Glassboro and what county is it in?
Glassboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It covers 9.3 square miles of land, 2,484 residents per square mile in 2020.
Glassboro is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Glassboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,483 people lived in Glassboro on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 23,149 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,717 (±29).
| Measure | Glassboro | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,717 ±29 | 306,954 | +3,891 |
| Households | 7,651 ±356 | 112,545 | +1,583 |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.11 | 2.67 | −0.42 |
| Housing units | 8,331 ±400 | 117,915 | +1,517 |
Glassboro's population since 2000
From 19,068 in 2000 to 24,483 in 2025: up 28.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Glassboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Glassboro?
The median resident of Glassboro is 27.9 years old; 11.4% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.6%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glassboro | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.9 ±1.3 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.4% ±1.6 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±1.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±2.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.1% ±3.9 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.6% ±3.0 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | +2.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.1% ±2.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±0.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±2.4 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.1% ±2.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.0% ±3.4 pts | 36.8% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±3.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.7% ±3.1 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Glassboro earn?
Half of Glassboro's 7,651 households earn less than $87,278 a year (±$11,576), against $105,115 in Gloucester County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $91,345 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glassboro | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,278 ±$11,576 | $105,115 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,423 ±$9,516 | $129,419 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,280 ±$3,107 | $48,631 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±2.5 pts | 7.7% | −11.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.8% ±7.4 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.5 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±2.1 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Glassboro?
Owners occupy 59.8% of Glassboro's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,400 by its owner (±$19,143). The median renter pays $1,687 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glassboro | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,400 ±$19,143 | $310,400 | +$64,815 |
| Median gross rent | $1,687 ±$110 | $1,531 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6% ±7.5 pts | 43.9% | −15.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,242 ±$108 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8% ±4.0 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.2% ±4.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 8,331 ±400 | 117,915 | +1,517 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4% ±3.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.0% ±3.8 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.4% ±4.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6% ±2.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±3.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Glassboro building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Glassboro in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Glassboro work and get to work?
66.8% of Glassboro's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Glassboro | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8% ±3.1 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8% ±3.9 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7% ±3.4 pts | 14.9% | +12.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±2.3 | 28.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Glassboro?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Glassboro (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $52,917 (Tract 5014.04) to $126,923 (Tract 5014.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5014.03Gloucester County | 5,505 | $91,077 |
| Tract 5014.04Gloucester County | 4,995 | $52,917 |
| Tract 5014.06Gloucester County | 4,880 | $59,763 |
| Tract 5014.02Gloucester County | 4,190 | $86,325 |
| Tract 5014.05Gloucester County | 4,147 | $126,923 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Glassboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Glassboro compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Glassboro is the 1,647th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 40th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Glassboro ranks 603rd of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 40th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 351st | 787 |
| Median household income | 603rd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 697th | 785 |
| Median home value | 604th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 434th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 410th | 780 |
| Median age | 773rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 630th | 777 |
| Work from home | 366th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 511th | 787 |
Glassboro's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Glassboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Glassboro?
7 of the 57 figures for Glassboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Glassboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Glassboro.