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Paulsboro, New Jersey

Paulsboro, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 8 miles W of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. About 6,160 people people live in Paulsboro.

The People and Families of Paulsboro

In Paulsboro, about 41% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Paulsboro.

Approximately 36% of Paulsboro is non-white. In the town you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paulsboro had a median family income of $41,359.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,600) in Paulsboro than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Paulsboro Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Paulsboro, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Paulsboro is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Paulsboro, 87% of commuters drive to work. In Paulsboro, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPaulsboro Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPaulsboro Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPaulsboro Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Paulsboro Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Paulsboro Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Paulsboro Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Paulsboro, NJ

Comparing Paulsboro 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 Diversity99
Female Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men41
Age of the Population32
Male Share of the Population31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income41
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use96
Short Commute Times710
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime21
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