Township · New Jersey
Pennsville Township, New Jersey
Pennsville Township, township, in Salem County, New Jersey. Pennsville Township had 12,923 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,684 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,754 (±23). GEOID 3403357870.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,923
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,684 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,754 ±23
Median household income
$75,097
±$4,045 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$214,100
±$10,463 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,252
±$112 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Pennsville Township and what county is it in?
Pennsville Township is a township in Salem County, New Jersey. It covers 21.3 square miles of land, 596 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Pennsville Township: Pennsville (CDP, 12,043 in 2020).
Pennsville Township 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 Pennsville Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,923 people lived in Pennsville Township on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,684 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,754 (±23).
| Measure | Pennsville Township | Salem County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,754±23 | 65,275 | +183 |
| Households | 5,255±273 | 24,846 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.13 | 2.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,828±276 | 27,732 | no clear change |
Pennsville Township's population since 2000
From 13,194 in 2000 to 12,923 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pennsville Township 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 Pennsville Township?
The median resident of Pennsville Township is 41.1 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.6%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pennsville Township | Salem County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±3.5 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±2.4 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±2.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 49.6%±2.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.6%±3.0 pts | 11.3% | +3.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±3.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.9 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±3.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8%±2.6 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±1.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0%±2.2 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3%±3.3 pts | 25.0% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6%±2.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.3%±2.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.9 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 Pennsville Township earn?
Half of Pennsville Township's 5,255 households earn less than $75,097 a year (±$4,045), against $79,960 in Salem County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,910 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,813 after inflation. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pennsville Township | Salem County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,097±$4,045 | $79,960 | −$8,813 |
| Mean household income | $96,484±$9,660 | $101,600 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,635±$3,472 | $40,283 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2%±4.3 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.1%±11.4 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.4%±2.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±1.6 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±2.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Pennsville Township?
Owners occupy 79.8% of Pennsville Township's occupied homes and renters 20.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $214,100 by its owner (±$10,463). The median renter pays $1,252 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pennsville Township | Salem County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $214,100±$10,463 | $239,500 | +$23,342 |
| Median gross rent | $1,252±$112 | $1,253 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3%±10.6 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,042±$131 | $2,074 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.8%±3.4 pts | 71.0% | +7.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.2%±3.4 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 5,828±276 | 27,732 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±6.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.6%±3.4 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7%±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7%±3.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0%±1.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
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 Pennsville Township building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units in Pennsville Township in 2025 (27 in single-family houses), 2.1 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 Pennsville Township work and get to work?
83.5% of Pennsville Township's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.6%.
| Measure | Pennsville Township | Salem County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±3.3 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6%±3.2 pts | 7.4% | +7.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.5%±4.4 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±2.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5%±3.1 pts | 9.5% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min±2.4 | 26.5 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 Pennsville Township?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Pennsville Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,250 (Tract 217) to $90,350 (Tract 215).
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 Pennsville Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Pennsville Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pennsville Township is the 971st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 123rd-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Pennsville Township ranks 685th 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 | 123rd | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 277th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 639th | 787 |
| Median household income | 685th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 662nd | 785 |
| Median home value | 737th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 641st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 88th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 709th | 780 |
| Median age | 486th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 393rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 613th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 683rd | 787 |
Pennsville Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Pennsville Township 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 Pennsville Township?
10 of the 57 figures for Pennsville Township 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 Pennsville Township 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' school search.