Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population
168,345
2.49% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bob Menendez
Democratic Party
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
39.6
0.508% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
7.22%
1.55% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$99,242
3.37% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$246,200
4.15% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
82,453
1.04% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ had a population of 168k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $99,242. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ grew from 164,258 to 168,345, a 2.49% increase and its median household income grew from $96,007 to $99,242, a 3.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%).

8.69% of the households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are Rowan University (5,783 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was $246,200, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

Most people in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 168k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.18% of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (8.72k people).

In 2021, there were 7.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are Spanish (6,469 households), Italian (1,008 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (697 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
86,218
Women
51.2%
82,299
Men
48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,517 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%
2021 Citizenship
98.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    132k ± 1.39k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17k ± 918
  3. White (Hispanic)
    5.44k ± 787
6.6%
Hispanic Population
11.1k people

In 2021, there were 7.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.6% of the people in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are hispanic (11.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    1,078 ± 804 people
  2. Mexico
    923 ± 744 people
  3. Italy
    510 ± 554 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 1,078 Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Mexico with 923 and Italy with 510.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.18%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.72k people
4.98%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.19k people

As of 2021, 5.18% of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ residents (8.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was 4.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,469 households (4.04%)
  2. Italian
    1,008 households (0.63%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    697 households (0.436%)

8.69% of the households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 4.04% of the households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,283 ± 460
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,625 ± 372
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    822 ± 189

Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ employs 82.5k people. The largest industries in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (7,754 people), Construction (6,378 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,282 people), and the highest paying industries are Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($250,595), Scientific research & development services ($155,072), and Air transportation ($149,805).

Males in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,002. The income inequality in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
39,509
Women
48.4%
42,092
Men
51.6%

The workforce of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 81,601 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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Occupations

82.5k
2021 Value
1.04%
1 Year growth
± 1.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 81.6k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, are Registered nurses (2,688 people), Other managers (2,644 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,480 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

82.5k
2021 Value
1.04%
1 Year growth
± 1.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 1.04%, from 81.6k employees to 82.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,754 people), Construction (6,378 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,282 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$66,344
Median earning men ± $2,765
$42,448
Median earning women ± $1,986

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($103,302), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,322), and Manufacturing ($82,785).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($67,106), Public Administration ($66,800), and Information ($55,551).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez
Senator from New Jersey1
Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.
Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey2
Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

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US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ awarded 5,783 degrees. The student population of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 9,583 male students and 9,469 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are White (3,952 and 69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (562 and 9.91%), Black or African American (496 and 8.75%), and Asian (386 and 6.81%).

The largest universities in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rowan University (5,783 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ are General Psychology (485 and 8.39%), General Business Administration & Management (350 and 6.05%), and General Biological Sciences (294 and 5.08%).

The median tuition cost in Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ for a public four year colleges is $10,302 for in-state students and $19,334 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,052 (50.3% men and 49.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,052 students enrolled in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, 50.3% men and 49.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,967 records, of which 47.8% were women and 52.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 294 degree-majors awarded
  2. 288 degree-majors awarded
  3. 485 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Gloucester County (South & West)--Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was General Biological Sciences with 294 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
5,783 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan University with 5,783 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,826 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ, which is 0.956 times less than the 2,957 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,952 degrees mean that there were 7.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 562 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,302) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,074) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.677% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.74% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.2k), Bachelors Degree (28.4k), and Some college (28.1k).

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The median property value in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was $246,200 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $236,400 to $246,200, a 4.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ is 83.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 31.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ is $99,242. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Property

$246,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,472
$49,023
Median Property Taxes
±$1,339

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Rent vs Own

83.5%
Homeownership
2021
58.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 83.5% of the housing units in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

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Household Income

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$99,242
Median Household Income
± $3,590
58.7k
Number of Households
± 1,932

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.7k households in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ grew to $99,242 from the previous year's value of $96,007.

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Wage Distribution

0.461
2021 Wage GINI in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ
0.46
2020 Wage GINI in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.68%)
  3. Carpooled (5.95%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.68%) and those who carpooled to work (5.95%).

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Commute Time

31.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (31.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

7.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ (11.9k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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95.4% of the population of Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 60.8% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.59%
Uninsured
60.8%
Employer Coverage
11.4%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
10.1%
Non-Group
1.17%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glassboro Borough PUMA, NJ grew by 10.1% from 4.16% to 4.59%.

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