Borough · New Jersey
Pitman, New Jersey
Pitman, borough, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Pitman had 8,961 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,780 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,856 (±20). GEOID 3459070.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,961
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,780 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,856 ±20
Median household income
$98,489
±$6,248 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$279,300
±$15,003 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,521
±$164 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Pitman and what county is it in?
Pitman is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 3,959 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pitman 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 Pitman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,961 people lived in Pitman on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,780 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,856 (±20).
| Measure | Pitman | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,856 ±20 | 306,954 | +51 |
| Households | 3,621 ±153 | 112,545 | +255 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.10 | 2.67 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 3,780 ±176 | 117,915 | no clear change |
Pitman's population since 2000
From 9,331 in 2000 to 8,961 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pitman 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 Pitman?
The median resident of Pitman is 40.7 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.1%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pitman | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 ±2.5 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±2.0 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±2.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±3.1 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.0% ±3.1 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 6.1% | +2.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±2.7 pts | 13.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±1.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.7% ±3.9 pts | 36.8% | +10.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8% ±2.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±2.9 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.3 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 Pitman earn?
Half of Pitman's 3,621 households earn less than $98,489 a year (±$6,248), against $105,115 in Gloucester County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $93,421 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pitman | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,489 ±$6,248 | $105,115 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $115,868 ±$7,143 | $129,419 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,139 ±$2,348 | $48,631 | +$7,336 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.7% | −9.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±2.5 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±4.6 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 Pitman?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Pitman's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $279,300 by its owner (±$15,003). The median renter pays $1,521 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pitman | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $279,300 ±$15,003 | $310,400 | +$50,883 |
| Median gross rent | $1,521 ±$164 | $1,531 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9% ±11.6 pts | 43.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,066 ±$126 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6% ±4.8 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4% ±4.8 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,780 ±176 | 117,915 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.4% ±4.8 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.2% ±5.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±2.9 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 Pitman building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Pitman in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 Pitman work and get to work?
76.7% of Pitman's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Pitman | Gloucester County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±3.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | −4.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±4.1 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5% ±4.1 pts | 14.9% | +12.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±1.9 | 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 Pitman?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Pitman (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $85,208 (Tract 5013.02) to $101,190 (Tract 5013.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5013.01Gloucester County | 3,471 | $101,190 |
| Tract 5013.03Gloucester County | 2,825 | $98,250 |
| Tract 5013.02Gloucester County | 2,560 | $85,208 |
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 Pitman) · Census block assignment files
How does Pitman compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pitman is the 3,465th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 130th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Pitman ranks 508th 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 | 130th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 258th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 201st | 787 |
| Median household income | 508th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 497th | 785 |
| Median home value | 649th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 528th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 478th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 402nd | 780 |
| Median age | 519th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 479th | 777 |
| Work from home | 406th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 491st | 787 |
Pitman's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Pitman 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 Pitman?
14 of the 57 figures for Pitman 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 Pitman 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 Pitman.