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Turnersville, NJ


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Turnersville, New Jersey

As of the year 2000 census, 3,867 people lived in Turnersville.

The People and Families of Turnersville

In Turnersville, about 70% of adults are married. Turnersville is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Turnersville had a median family income of $90,863. Many people in Turnersville make a good living. The bulk of the population of the town is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Turnersville have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New Jersey. In the town, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Turnersville residents donated more money ($4,800) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Turnersville Housing

An estimated 96% of living spaces in Turnersville are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Turnersville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTurnersville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTurnersville People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyTurnersville Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Turnersville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Turnersville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Turnersville, NJ

Comparing Turnersville 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 Women92
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Men82
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes15
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

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