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Carneys Point, NJ


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Carneys Point, New Jersey

Carneys Point, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 4 miles SE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 23 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Philadelphia metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Carneys Point is home to some 7,684 residents.

The People and Families of Carneys Point

In Carneys Point, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carneys Point had a median family income of $52,213.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Carneys Point.

Carneys Point Housing

According to the 2000 census, 71% of the housing in Carneys Point was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Carneys Point. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Carneys Point, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCarneys Point Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Carneys Point Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Carneys Point Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Carneys Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Carneys Point, NJ

Comparing Carneys Point 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
Racial Diversity97
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women73
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times510
Public Transportation Use41
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents510
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built35

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