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Pilesgrove, NJ


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Pilesgrove, New Jersey

Pilesgrove, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 13 miles SE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 22 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 3,923 residents.

The People and Families of Pilesgrove

In Pilesgrove, about 58% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pilesgrove are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Pilesgrove are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pilesgrove had a median family income of $71,629. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Pilesgrove.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Pilesgrove. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Pilesgrove Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Pilesgrove was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Pilesgrove.

Commuting

In Pilesgrove, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pilesgrove Median Family Income
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pilesgrove Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pilesgrove Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Pilesgrove Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Pilesgrove People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pilesgrove Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Pilesgrove College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pilesgrove, NJ

Comparing Pilesgrove 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men105
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Women82
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income106
People Above Poverty107
People in Middle Class or Better105
College Educated Adults94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use71
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents210
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes18
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