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Population Review

Pennsville, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Pennsville, New Jersey is 12,238 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 112th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $75,162, the median home value is $188,100, and the median age is 40.7.

12,238

Population

1141

People / sq mi

$75,162

Median Income

$188,100

Median Home Value

Pennsville covers 10.7 sq mi of land at 1141 people per square mile.

About Pennsville, NJ

Pennsville is a city in New Jersey with a population of 12,238. It ranks #112 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 40.7, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Pennsville is $75,162, near the US median of $74,580. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $188,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,225. The homeownership rate of 77.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pennsville reflects 21.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White86.9%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$75,162

Median Household Income

$40,773

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$188,100

Median Home Value

$1,225

Median Rent

77.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.4%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

82.9%

Public Transit

8.5%

Work From Home

24.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.5%

Foreign Born

92.7%

Non-English at Home

6.9%

Veterans

14.9%

With Disability

93.8%

Health Insurance

96.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.8%
Retail Trade17.3%
Manufacturing10.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.8%
Construction6.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Public Administration6.4%
Information6.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.5%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsville, New Jersey has a population of 12,238 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 112th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Pennsville, New Jersey is $75,162, with 8.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Pennsville, New Jersey is $188,100, with median monthly rent at $1,225 and a homeownership rate of 77.3%.

The median age in Pennsville, New Jersey is 40.7 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.