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Woodstown, NJ


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Woodstown, New Jersey

Woodstown, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 13 miles SE of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Woodstown contains a population of approximately 3,136.

The People and Families of Woodstown

In Woodstown, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodstown had a median family income of $56,328. Interestingly, lots of people in Woodstown have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Woodstown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Woodstown Housing

Woodstown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Woodstown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for New Jersey.

Commuting

In Woodstown, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Woodstown Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Woodstown College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Woodstown Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Woodstown Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Woodstown People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Woodstown Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Woodstown Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Woodstown Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Woodstown, NJ

Comparing Woodstown 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 Women105
Well-Paid Single Men94
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population810
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population31

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106
People in Middle Class or Better94
Median Family Income93
People Above Poverty95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use71
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes18

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime43

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