Pennsville (CDP), New Jersey

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Pennsville, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Map of Pennsville in Salem County. Inset: Location of Salem County in New Jersey.
Map of Pennsville in Salem County. Inset: Location of Salem County in New Jersey.
Coordinates: 39°39′07″N 75°30′33″W / 39.652074°N 75.509256°W / 39.652074; -75.509256Coordinates: 39°39′07″N 75°30′33″W / 39.652074°N 75.509256°W / 39.652074; -75.509256[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySalem
TownshipPennsville
Area
[1]
 • Total10.422 sq mi (26.993 km2)
 • Land10.065 sq mi (26.069 km2)
 • Water0.357 sq mi (0.924 km2)  3.42%
Elevation
[3]
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[4]
 • Total11,888
 • Density1,181.1/sq mi (456.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08070[5]
Area code(s)856
FIPS code3400850[1][6][7]
GNIS feature ID02389125[1][8]

Pennsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Pennsville Township, in Salem County, New Jersey, United States.[9][10][11][12] As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 11,888.[4]

Pennsville CDP and Pennsville Township are not coextensive, with the CDP covering 42.4% of the 24.588 miles (39.571 km) of the township as a whole.[9]

Geography[]

According to the United States Census Bureau, Pennsville had a total area of 10.422 square miles (26.993 km2), including 10.065 square miles (26.069 km2) of land and 0.357 square miles (0.924 km2) of water (3.42%).[1][2]

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
197011,014—
198012,46713.2%
199012,218−2.0%
200011,657−4.6%
201011,8882.0%
Population sources: 1980[13]
1990-2010[11] 2000[14] 2010[4]

Census 2010[]

The 2010 United States census counted 11,888 people, 4,854 households, and 3,296 families in the CDP. The population density was 1,181.1 per square mile (456.0/km2). There were 5,209 housing units at an average density of 517.5 per square mile (199.8/km2). The racial makeup was 95.07% (11,302) White, 1.34% (159) Black or African American, 0.23% (27) Native American, 1.35% (160) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 0.87% (104) from other races, and 1.13% (134) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.83% (337) of the population.[4]

Of the 4,854 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.6% were married couples living together; 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 32.1% were non-families. Of all households, 27.1% were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.[4]

21.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.0 males.[4]

Census 2000[]

As of the 2000 United States Census[6] there were 11,657 people, 4,684 households, and 3,292 families living in the CDP. The population density was 429.5/km2 (1,112.7/mi2). There were 4,930 housing units at an average density of 181.6/km2 (470.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.11% White, 0.68% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[14]

There were 4,684 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.[14]

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.[14]

The median income for a household in the CDP was $47,494, and the median income for a family was $57,290. Males had a median income of $46,157 versus $29,818 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,522. 5.1% of the population and 3.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.3% are under the age of 18 and 4.7% are 65 or older.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  2. ^ a b US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pennsville Census Designated Place, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Pennsville (CDP) CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  5. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Pennsville, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  6. ^ a b U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  7. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey Archived 2012-05-27 at archive.today, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 19, 2013.
  8. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  9. ^ a b GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Salem County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  10. ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  11. ^ a b New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, August 2012. Accessed February 10, 2013.
  12. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 19, 2015.
  13. ^ Staff. 1980 Census of Population: Number of Inhabitants United States Summary, p. 1-140. United States Census Bureau, June 1983. Accessed June 19, 2013.
  14. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 from the Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Pennsville (CDP) CDP, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 10, 2013.
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