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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.
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.
In 2000, Paulsboro had a median family income of $41,359.
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.
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.
In Paulsboro, 87% of commuters drive to work. In Paulsboro, people like to walk or ride bicycles.
Paulsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Paulsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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