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Bordentown, New Jersey

Bordentown, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 5 miles S of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Bordentown has a population of 3,969.

The People and Families of Bordentown

In Bordentown, about 44% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Bordentown live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bordentown had a median family income of $59,872. To its credit, the people in Bordentown value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bordentown ($2,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bordentown Housing

About 56% of housing units in Bordentown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Bordentown, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Bordentown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBordentown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBordentown Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bordentown Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Bordentown Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bordentown Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Bordentown College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bordentown Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bordentown People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Bordentown, NJ

Comparing Bordentown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men106
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population79
Age of the Population65
Senior Citizens46
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income94
College Educated Adults95
People in Middle Class or Better93
People Above Poverty84

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use104
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Rents17
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime21

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